Lee's New Orleans Shrimp Creole
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Le Bordelon shares his special Shrimp Creole recipe from New Orleans. He tells us, Do not hesitate to deduct, add or substitute ingredients.
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4
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Ingredients
| 2 cups Shrimp stock |
| 2 lbs Fresh shrimp, (cooked or uncooked) de-veined |
| 1/2 cup olive oil |
| 1 onion chopped |
| 1 stalk celery, chopped |
| 4 cloves minced garlic |
| 4 15oz cans Italian Style tomatoes |
| 15 oz tomato sauce |
| 2 tsp Cajun spice |
| 2 tbsp Tabasco |
| 1 Bay leaf (remember to remove when cooking's done!) |
| 1 tbsp thyme |
| 1 tbsp baisl |
| 2 tsp Paprika |
| 3 tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire |
| 2 tbsp sugar |
| salt and pepper to taste |
Lee's New Orleans Shrimp Creole Directions
- Sauté onion, bell pepper and celery in oil until onions are translucent. Add garlic and continue to sauté a few minutes longer. Add stock, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Add remaining spices one by one stirring thoroughly after each. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
- Add the shrimp.
- Sauce should be the consistency of thick tomato sauce. If not, mix 1 or 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with water and mix into sauce thoroughly. Use file instead, if you have it. Cook for another few minutes until the shrimp are pink.
- Turn off the heat and let sit 10 - 15 minutes.
- Serve over hot rice. Serve with garlic toast. Better yet; serve tomorrow after the flavors get to sleep together.
- For the shrimp stock: Bring all the ingredients to a boil in a stock pot., then simmer for up to 6 hours.
- Add water to keep covered. Strain
Recipe notes
Submitted by Chef Lee Bordelon