New Orleans Shrimp Creole

New Orleans Shrimp Creole

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a plate, leaving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in (the best part!) Reduce heat to medium.

Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and saute until tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, vinegar, mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper.

Return bacon to pan.

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Simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add wine and shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes.

Ingredients:

8 slices bacon, diced

1/2 cup chopped yellow onions

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers

1 cup chopped celery

1 clove garlic, minced

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped,with juice

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup broth

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

4 drops Tabasco sauce

1 teaspoon salt

fresh ground pepper

1/2 cup dry red wine

1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps/Methods:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a plate, leaving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in (the best part!) Reduce heat to medium.

Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and saute until tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, vinegar, mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper.

Return bacon to pan.

Simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add wine and shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes.

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Randy Boyer
Randy is the co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com and The Healthy Shopper. She has been working in the natural health industry for over 20 years. She is very passionate about healthy living by choosing natural and organic as much as possible, has a personal love of cooking and sharing healthy recipes and is a fitness enthusiast.