Moms Shrimp Creole Recipes

MOM'S SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• 1. Saute celery, onion, okra and shrimp in bacon fat.
• 2. Add tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, vinegar and sugar.
• 3. Mix enough water and flour to make a creamy sauce. Add gradually remaining water. Simmer 60 minutes.
• 4. Mom always put it over brown rice, wonderful salad and garlic bread. Gosh, I hope you like it. We love it.
• 5. NOTE: I know y'all are questioning the length of time cooking the shrimp. This is a very old recipe and the older ladies back in the day cooked everything possibly longer than needed. I have added the shrimp at the end and it was wonderful. It is up to you.

AUTHENTIC SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• Cook onion, celery and garlic in hot oil until tender but not brown.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings.
• Simmer uncovered about 45 minutes.
• Mix cornstarch and 2 teaspoon water, stir into sauce.
• Add shrimp, simmer until done (about 5 minutes).
• Serve with yellow rice.

MOM'S SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• Saute green pepper, celery and onion in veg oil until tender. Set aside.
• Combine in large saucepan: frozen okra, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, worstishire sauce, salt, pepper, cornstarch and cooked veggies. Heat until lightly boiling. Simmer 5-10 minutes.
• Add shrimp 5 minutes before ready to serve. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
• Serve over hot white rice.

MOMMA'S SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• Brown onion and celery.
• Add everything, except shrimp, into a pot and bring to a boil.
• Add shrimp.
• Shrimp will cook very quickly, within 5 minutes -- Shrimp will appear nice and pink.
• I usually let it slowly simmer 15 minutes or so to let the flavor get through it.
• This is also a great make - ahead and freeze dish. It only gets better the longer it sits.
• We serve it over rice or with crackers and a side salad.