SHRIMP CREOLE

Publix had shrimp on sale this week so I thought I'd buy some before the price skyrockets because of the Gulf Coast oil spill. I found a WONDERFUL cajun creole recipe online. I made hush puppies and bought some fresh sweet corn to finish off the meal. See below if you want to try it too............

CAJUN SHRIMP CREOLE

2 lbs shrimp

2 16 oz cans Cajun stewed tomatoes

2 medium onions, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

2 stalks celery, diced

2 cloves garlic, diced

1/2 cup green onions

2 bay leaves

salt & pepper

Creole seasoning

hot sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1 cup water

2 Tablespoons flour

3 Tablespoons oil

Cooked white rice

Make a roux with flour and oil in large skillet. Add onions and saute. Add bell pepper and saute. Stir in tomatoes, garlic and bay leaves. Cook 30-40 minutes on medium low. Add water and sugar and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Add green onions, celery and parsley. Simmer 20 minutes. Add the seasoning and shrimp and simmer 2-5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve creole over rice.