Antoine's Shrimp Creole

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds shrimp
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes with juice
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. Sauté the bell pepper and onion in 2 tablespoons butter.
2. Add the tomatoes and juice and other seasonings.
3. Blend in the cornstarch using a wire whip. Simmer covered 1 hour.
4. Sauté the shrimp in 3 tablespoons butter that has been seasoned with salt and pepper. Add to the sauce.

Notes

This is better if made a day ahead of time. Can be frozen. Serve with white rice.

Attribution

Source: Antoine's Restaurant - New Orleans, Louisiana