Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. diced green pepper
  • 1/2 c. diced celery
  • 1/4 c. minced onion
  • 3 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 3/4 c. canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • dash of pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 small sprig parsley
  • 1 1/2 c. cooked shrimp
  • 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire
  • 1 1/3 c. cooked rice

Method

  • Saute green pepper, onion and celery in butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add flour and blend.
  • Add tomatoes gradually; stir constantly.
  • Add salt, pepper, sugar, bay leaf and parsley. Cook gently 30 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf and parsley.
  • Add shrimp and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Heat.
  • Serve Shrimp Creole over rice.