Shrimp Creole New Orleans Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb Butter
- 1 c. Onion, minced
- 1 c. Shallots, diced
- 1 c. Tomato puree Or possibly
- 2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
- 1 ounce Lemon juice
- 2 ounce Cornstarch
- 1 c. Celery, diced
- 1 c. Green pepper, minced
- 2 c. Canned tomatoes, minced
- 2 x Bay leaves
- 3 lb Shrimp, peeled & deveined
- Â Â Salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, to taste
Directions
- Heat butter, saute/fry pepper, onions, celery, shallots for 5 min, add in tomato puree or possibly paste, bay leaves, and simmer for 15 min. Add in shrimp and simmer for 15 min more, dissolve cornstarch in 1 pint water, add in and simmer 5 mins.. Add in lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, add in healthy pinch of cayenne, simmer 15 min. Serve over steamed rice or possibly with creamed potatoes.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 352g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 360 | |
| Calories from Fat 130 | 36% |
| Total Fat 14.69g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 7.89g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 289mg | 96% |
| Sodium 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium 755mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 19.99g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 4.86g | 3% |
| Protein 36.71g | 59% |
