Shrimp Creole

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Shrimp Creole

1½ half pounds shrimp (fresh or frozen)
½ c. chopped onion
¼ c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
¼ c. chopped celery
¼ c. butter or other fat, melted
1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
2 c. diced tomatoes, green peppers, and onion (this comes in a single can)
1 medium can tomato sauce
½ c. water
3 Tablespoons flour
Cooked rice.

Peel and devein shrimp. Cook onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Blend in flour and seasoning. Add tomatoes, sauce and water and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add shrimp and simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes or until shrimp are done. Serve over cooked rice. Serves 6.

Creole Seasoning

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I buy my Creole seasoning but here is a recipe for it:

Creole Seasoning
Ingredients:
¼ cup salt
3 tablespoons granulated garlic or garlic powder
3 tablespoons ground black pepper, freshly ground if possible
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon paprika

Combine all seasonings and mix to blend thoroughly. Pour into a small jar with cover; seal tightly.