LOUISIANA SHRIMP CREOLE

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This came from a cookbook from a Chef I worked for. We tweaked it to make it our own. We made this every day. People would come in to work and run in the kitchen for a small taste. They couldn't go the day without it. It's a little involved, but well worth it.

Provided by moallen31

Categories     Creole

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 cups shrimp stock or 2 cups vegetable stock
3 cups onions, diced
3 cups celery, chopped
2 cups green bell peppers, seeded de-ribbed and chopped
2 lbs small shrimp
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon gumbo file

Steps:

  • In a large pot place the butter and the tomatoes over med high heat. Cook down until butter is gone and the tomtoes are broken down.
  • While cooking tomatoes, turn oven to broil and place all spices with the vegetables and cook until the edges start to blacken.
  • Turn vegetables and repeat.
  • Remove vegetables and place in pot.
  • Cook until vegetables are soft.
  • Add stock and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and cook until shrimp starts to turn pink.
  • Remove and serve over rice.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp, they will become chewy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 188.1, Sodium 1077.7, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.9, Protein 25

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