Shrimp Creole

This dish is sweet rather than hot. We have dozed through many an afternoon after filling up on this, served over steamed rice.

Ingredients

• 5 bacon slices
• 5 medium onions, finely diced
• 7 celery stalks, finely diced
• 3 large bell peppers, finely diced
• 1 6-ounce can of tomato paste
• 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped, with juice
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 pounds medium shrimp, deveined and peeled
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, plus more to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    352 calories; 8 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 23 grams sugars; 39 grams protein; 285 milligrams cholesterol; 735 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Eight to ten servings

Preparation

1. In a microwave, cook the bacon for 4 to 5 minutes at full power to render the fat.
2. Pour the fat into a large saucepan. Place over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes, or until tender.
3. Add the tomato paste, tomatoes and sugar. Cook over low heat, covered, for an hour, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the shrimp and Worcestershire sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and allow to cook for 15 more minutes. Serve with steamed rice and hot biscuits.

1 hour 30 minutes