Shrimp Creole

Added By: The Franta Family

Shrimp Creole

• 1 T bacon fat
• 1  can (8oz) tomato paste
• 1 lb cleaned, cooked shrimp
• ¾ tsp. chili powder
• 1 c chopped onion
• 1 tsp. dried oregano crushed
• 2/3 c celery, chopped fine
• ½ tsp. Creole seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 10 oz pkg frozen peas
• 3 cans (10 ¾ oz) tomato soup
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Sauté onion, celery & garlic in bacon fat till tender, but not mushy.
2. Add tomato soup & tomato sauce & seasonings.  Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat & simmer for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
3. Add shrimp & peas, simmer until peas are cooked, stirring occasionally.  

• Adjust seasonings to taste.  
• Serve with cooked rice.  
• Serves 4-6.