Shrimp Creole
2 lbs baby shrimp
3 T butter
1 C onions, chopped coarsly
1 C green pepper, chopped
1 C chopped zucchini
1 C chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, pressed
4 large tomatoes,chopped
8 oz tomato sauce
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp shredded fresh lemon peel
1/16 tsp cloves
1 bay leaf
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp honey
3T parsley
In a large saucepan, sautee onion, green pepper, zucchini, and celery till
tender in butter. Add garlic & tomatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce heat & add
tomato sauce, pepper, lemon peel, cloves, bay, thyme, and honey. Simmer 15-20
minutes, stir frequently. Stir in shrimp & heat thoroughly. Serve over hot rice.
Add hot pepper sauce if desired.