AUTHENTIC SPICY SHRIMP CREOLE
A New Orleans original! True comfort food for any Cajun. I dug this recipe up for *Denise*. I'm not sure where it came from but I think it is my sister's.
Provided by Malriah
Categories Gumbo
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Over medium heat make a roux with the vegetable oil and flour.
- Stir continuously until the roux is the color of a paper bag.
- Add bell pepper, garlic, green onions and Tabasco.
- Keep cooking until the veggies get soft.
- Add the tomato paste and the water, making sure to mix well.
- Add shrimp; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes over low heat, making sure to stir every once and a while.
- Uncover and cook until desired consistency.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Serve over hot white rice with french bread on the side to soak up the juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 784.3, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 662.6, Sodium 1126.8, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.3, Protein 74.8
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