BACON SHRIMP CREOLE

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This dish is a compilation of two Creole recipes that I found in my mother's New Orleans cookbooks. The bacon adds flavor and the cayenne gives it a bit of spice. -Jan Tucker of Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 cup cold water, divided
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups hot cooked long grain rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, bacon, parsley, sugar, salt, thyme, curry powder, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 814mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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I would not recommend this recipe.


Sumi Bagom
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This was a waste of time and ingredients.


Abigail Smith
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish turned out bland.


Nayem Jibon
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This recipe was not as flavorful as I expected.


Brendah Tusubira
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Jeon Monisha
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Hassan Rashid
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I will definitely be making this again.


Fazeel Shafiq
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Delicious!


Jamar Broomes
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Axmeey Hussein
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of bacon and shrimp. It's a perfect dish for a party or a weeknight meal.


Mxolisi Nxumalo
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I serve it over rice or pasta and it's always a hit.


Kr Chaudhary
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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Tashima Russell
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sajad Ali Khan
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This bacon shrimp creole was a hit with my family! The combination of bacon, shrimp, and creole seasoning created a flavorful and satisfying dish. I served it over rice and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.