Simple Way to Creole Shrimp And Grits

Creole Shrimp

Serve creole shrimp over grits.

Recipe Summary Creole Shrimp

One of the easiest and best recipes for Shrimp Creole that I have tried. Try this shrimp dish served over rice.

Ingredients | Creole Shrimp And Grits

3 tablespoons rendered bacon fat

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups chopped stewed tomatoes

⅛ cup tomato sauce

6 tablespoons minced onion

6 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper

1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 clove crushed garlic

1 ½ cups hot water

2 teaspoons salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

7 ounces frozen, peeled and deveined shrimp

Directions

Melt bacon fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until browned, stirring constantly to make a brown roux (see Editor's Note). Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced onion, green pepper, parsley, garlic, water, salt and pepper into the roux. Bring sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add shrimp to mixture and cook until the shrimp turn pink, and have turned opaque in the center.

Info | Creole Shrimp And Grits

prep: 10 mins cook: 30 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings

TAG : Creole Shrimp

Seafood, Shellfish, Shrimp,