Antoine's Shrimp Creole Recipe

Shrimp Creole is one of my favorite Cajun recipes.

• Meal Type: Entree
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• 2 pounds shrimp
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

1. Saute in 2 tablespoons butter the green pepper and onion. Add the tomatoes and juice and other seasonings. Blend in the cornstarch using a wire whip. Simmer covered 1 hour.
2. Saute the shrimp in 3 tablespoons butter that has been seasoned with salt and pepper. Add to the sauce. This is better if made a day ahead of time. Can be frozen. Serve with white rice.
3. Serves 4.