Shrimp Creole
2 lbs. raw shrimp
1 16 oz. can whole tomatoes, well crushed
1 small can tomato sauce
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
Cajun Seasoning
2 T flour
2 T oil
1 cup stock or water
hot sauce to taste
(sugar is optional)
Make a roux by combining flour and oil, stirring constantly over low heat until golden brown. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, saute` until tender. To this add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce and simmer until oil comes to top. Skim any oil or foam. Add water, seasoning and hot sauce. Simmer for at least 15 minutes. Give it a taste. You may want to add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Add raw shrimp (peeled & cleaned) and simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve over rice.