Simple Shrimp Creole
Makes 4 Servings:
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2-tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2-cup finely chopped onion
2-tablespoons all purpose flour
3-cups water
1-6 ounce can tomato paste
1/2-cup finely chopped green sweet pepper
1/4-cup finely chopped celery
1-teaspoon snipped parsley
1/2-teaspoon salt
1/4-teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
Dash to 1/8-teaspoon ground red pepper
1-bay leaf
2-cups cooked shrimp
2-cups cooked rice
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*1*
In a large heavy skillet over medium heat,melt the butter
or margarine.Add the onion and cook until tender but not
brown.
*2*
Stir in the flour.Add the water,tomato paste,green pepper,
celery,parsley,salt,hot pepper sauce,ground red pepper and
bay leaf.
*3*
Cook uncovered over medium low heat about 30 minutes or
until thickened,stirring occasionally.
*4*
Stir in the shrimp and heat through.Remove the bay leaf.
Serve over the hot cooked rice.
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