Tony Chacheres Shrimp Creole Recipes

EASY SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• In a large pan coated with a little oil, cook bacon until brown and crispy. Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil to bacon drippings. Heat over medium heat and add green pepper, onion, and celery.
• Cook veggies, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
• Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT shrimp, rice, green onions, and parsley. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Add shrimp and cook until shrimp is cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in cooked bacon.
• Remove bay leaf and serve over rice. Top with green onion and parsley.

TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE SEASONING (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• COMBINE all ingredients in a resealable container (1/4 cup fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 5 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 5 teaspoons garlic salt, 4 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon seasoned chili powder, 2 1/2 teaspoons celery salt, 2 teaspoons ground mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage, 1 teaspoon onion salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme).
• SEAL the container.
• SHAKE until thoroughly blended.
• STORE tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
• USE measure for measure in place of Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning and enjoy.

SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• 1. Saute onions, bell peppers, green onions, celery, & garlic in oil until tender. (about 3-5 minutes) Stir often.
• 2. Stir in stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaves, Tony's seasoning, cayenne pepper & liquid crab boil.
• 3. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat.Simmer 20 minutes. (Stir occasionally)
• 4. Add shrimp. Bring back to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for 5 more minutes or until shrimp are pink and done.
• 5. Serve over rice~