Easy Shrimp Creole

Easy Shrimp Creole

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 4
Calories: 260 kcal
Author: Christin Mahrlig

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Tony Chacheres or other Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled medium shrimp
• rice for serving
• green onions and chopped parsley for serving

Instructions

1. In a large pan coated with a little oil, cook bacon until brown and crispy. Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate.
2. Add 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil to bacon drippings. Heat over medium heat and add green pepper, onion, and celery.
3. Cook veggies, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
5. Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT shrimp, rice, green onions, and parsley. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
6. Remove bay leaf and serve over rice. Top with green onion and parsley.
7. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp is cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in cooked bacon.

source:https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/