Recipe for Creole Shrimp


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 packages (6 oz.) Fried shrimp
1 Tablespoon cooking oil
2 Tablespoons butter
1 medium onion -- thinly sliced
1 small green pepper -- diced
1/2 cup celery -- chopped
1 small clove garlic -- minced
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes -- cut in small pieces
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
dash cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon flour

In large skillet saute' onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in butter and
oil for approximately 5 minutes. Drain tomatoes and reserve 1/4 cup juice.
Stir in remaining ingredients except flour, shrimp and reserved tomato
juice, bring to boil. In a small bowl, blend together the reserved tomato
juice and flour. Add to mixture in skillet and simmer over low heat for
15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare shrimp according to package directions.
Serve over rice and cooked shrimp. Serves 7.