Curried Shrimp Creole Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 2 (14 1/2 ounces) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup chili sauce or ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 5 drops Tabasco sauce, or to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 pound Kielbasa, grilled and cut into 3-inch pieces, to serve
• Cooked white rice, to serve

How to cook Curried Shrimp Creole:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute celery, celery leaves, green pepper and onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add parsley, raisins, tomatoes, chili sauce and seasonings and bring to a boil.
• Add wine, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.*
• Stir in shrimp and cook until done, about 3 minutes.
• Serve the Curried Shrimp Creole immediately over hot cooked white rice.
• Sprinkle with the almonds and surround with the grilled sausage.

Notes:
This recipe for Curried Shrimp Creole offers a taste of Creole country. It is a cross between a traditional shrimp Creole, with some touches of shrimp curry thrown in. The traditional Creole mixture of chopped onion, green peppers, celery and tomatoes is accented with curry powder and golden raisins for an unusual twist on a classic. Grilled kielbasa is served along side, adding a smoky flavor to the finished dish, while toasted slivered almonds add a nice crunch.
Served over cooked white rice, the dish is a festive centerpiece for dinner guests. A tossed salad and crusty bread are all you’ll need to round out the meal.

Tip:
*May be prepared ahead up to this point. Cover and refrigerate sauce until ready to serve. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat and stir in shrimp as directed.

This recipe for Curried Shrimp Creole serves/makes: 6 servings

Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: Creole