Creole Shrimp

Creole Shrimp photo
prep time:
30 minutes
total time:
1 hour, appxoximately
Serves approx. 10
SaraSara

In this photo: Me in the kitchen with my granddaughter Lauren

ingredients

  • 1 c. sliced onion
  • 1/2 c. diced celery
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 3 T butter
  • 1 T flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 - 3 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 C. water
  • 1 15 oz.can tomatoes
  • 2 c. shrimp, cooked
  • Rice

directions

  • 1

    Cook celery, onions, and garlic in butter about 10 min.

  • 2

    Add combined flour, salt, sugar, and chili powder mixed with 1/4 c water.

  • 3

    Add remaining water and tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes.

  • 4

    Meanwhile, cook rice and keep hot.

  • 5

    Add shrimp to cooked tomato mixture, heat, and serve over rice.

notes

My sister, Ruth, makes this and I loved it so much, she gave me the recipe. For a variation, substitute chicken for the shrimp. It is yummy, too.

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