Shrimp creole #01

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsUnpeeled raw shrimp
1mediumOnion; chopped
1smallGreen pepper; chopped
½cupSliced celery
½cupOil
2tablespoonsFlour
1can(16-oz) tomatoes
1can(8-oz) tomato sauce
teaspoonGarlic powder
1Bay leaf
1teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsChili powder
4dashesTabasco
1cupTomato juice
1pack(10-oz) frozen peas; optional

Directions

Drop shrimp into boiling, salted water to cover; simmer, covered, 2-5 minutes; drain. Peel and devein shrimp and set aside. Saute onion, green pepper and celery in hot oil. Add flour and stir until smooth. Add tomatoes, sauce and seasonings; simmer 15 minutes. Add shrimp and tomato juice; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add peas and cook 10-15 minutes. Serve over hot rice. Serves 6-8.

MRS WARREN W. CRISP (CAROLYN)

MARVELL, AR

From the book <High Cotton Cookin'>, Marvell Academy Mothers Assn, Marvell, AR 72366, ISBN 0-918544-14-9, downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .