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Shrimp Creole

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Serves 6 | 
A Southern spicy dish that packs the heat.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
6 green onions, chopped
1 can tomatoes, undrained, 15 oz.
1 cup chopped celery
3 oz tomato paste
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 lb shrimp, peeled
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Cooked rice, for serving

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Once hot, add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper and bay leaves. Saute for about 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  2. Add tomatoes and tomato paste to skillet and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add shrimp, simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Serve over hot rice.
Cooking Method: Skillet
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Course: Dinner

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