Shrimp Creole
From Momma
Alberta George
First measurements are for 1/2 recipe.
2 or 4 Tbsp. Butter
2 or 4 Tbsp. Flour
1 package frozen seasoning blend or for full recipe. ( 1 lg. Onion chopped, 1 bell pepper chopped & 2 stalks celery, diced)
1/4 or 1/2 tsp. Dried oregano
1/4 or 1/2 tsp. Dried basil
1/4 or 1/2 tsp. Parsley flakes
1 or 2 tsp. Zatarain’s Creole seasoning
1/2 to 1 tsp. Kosher salt
1/2 to 1 tsp. Fresh ground pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp. McCormicks Chipotle & Roasted Garlic seasoning
1 or 2 tsp. Worcestershire
1 or 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 or 2 cups water
1 or 2 lbs. thawed, peeled & deveined shrimp...I use large or jumbo
For serving:
Rice
chopped scallions
Your favorite hot sauce
Melt butter in large pan, add flour & cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
Add seasoning blend or (onion, pepper, celery mixture) & cook 6-8 minutes.
Add seasonings, tomato sauce & water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer
20 minutes. Add shrimp & continue cooking for 5 minutes.
Serve over rice & garnish with chopped scallions.