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On Tue 17 Jun 2008 08:53:35p, l, not -l told us...

>
> On 17-Jun-2008, "cybercat" > wrote:
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>> >> Come baaaaaack! I and my fan club all want to know how to do this!!
>> >
>> > I responded with details to the first of your fan club 8-) who
>> > requested, Christine D.
>> >
>> > But, what the heck; it's easy enough to post again.

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>> You're a doll. I save it in my recipe file. I need to find something
>> besides gumbo to make with it.

>
> OK, here's a little something that isn't gumbo.


This sounds delicious and simple, l, but I would be tempted to make it even
less authentic and add some sliced okra...just because I love it. :-)
Clipped and saved...


> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Shrimp Creole
>
> Recipe By eanie Comeaux Bahan
> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories :
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> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 1/2 pounds shrimp -- raw, peeled
> 1 cup roux -- brick or dark
> 1 cup onion -- chopped
> 1/2 cup celery -- chopped
> 1/4 cup bell pepper -- chopped
> 1/2 teaspoon garlic -- chopped
> 1/2 bunch green onion -- chopped
> 3 tablespoons parsley -- chopped
> 15 ounces canned tomatoes -- chopped
> 6 ounces tomato paste -- no-sugar added if available
> 5 cups hot water
> 2 each bay leaves
> 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
> 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
> 1 dash black pepper
>
> Add the chopped onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic to the roux.

Cook,
> stirring constantly, until tender.
>
> Add parsley and green onions and cook for another minute or two. Add
> tomatoes and tomato paste and blend in well.
>
> Stir in the hot water, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Let simmer,

uncovered,
> for one hour.
>
> Add cleaned, peeled shrimp and cook for another fifteen minute.
>
> Serve over rice (jasmine or brown basmati are good choices)
>
> Description:
> "Not the most authentic, but decent, easy version."
> Source:
> "Sugar Free New Orleans"
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>
> Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1034 Calories; 13g Fat (11.7%
> calories from fat); 151g Protein; 78g Carbohydrate; 17g Dietary Fiber;
> 1035mg Cholesterol; 6280mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 19 1/2

Lean
> Meat; 13 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.
>
>
> Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
>
>




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