Antoine's Shrimp Creole

• shrimp, peeled↗2 lbs
• butter↗5 tablespoons

  divided

• green bell pepper1 cup

  chopped

• onion↗1 cup

  chopped

• tomatoes with juice↗2
• thyme↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• garlic↗4
• parsley↗2 teaspoons

  chopped

• paprika↗1 teaspoon
• bay leaves↗2
• salt↗
• cayenne pepper↗

  to taste

• cornstarch↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sauté green pepper and onion in 2 Tbsps.

2. 2

   butter.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes and juice and other seasoniongs.

4. 4

   Blend in the cornstarch using a wire whip.

5. 5

   Simmer covered 1 hour.

6. 6

   Sauté the shrimp in 3 Tbsps.

7. 7

   butter that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Add shrimp to the sauce.

9. 9

   Remove bay leaves and serve with cooked white rice.

10. 10

    NOTE: This is better if made a day ahead.

11. 11

    It can also be frozen.