Shrimp Creole III

A hearty and spicy shrimp stew with onions, green peppers, celery, tomatoes, and wine. Serve over hot, cooked rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 448 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• ¼ cup white wine
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato puree
• 10 ¾ fluid ounces water
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large heavy iron pot; medium heat, pour in olive oil and saute onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic until well wilted. Add flour and tomato puree and stir together. Gradually pour in 10.75 ounces of water.

Step 2

Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in diced tomatoes and wine; cook for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Season with hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, salt and parsley. Stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 4

When the dish is done, let it sit for 10 minutes. Serve over the cooked rice.