Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• Green onions (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Cooked rice (4 cups)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Thyme (1 teaspoon)
• Paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Bay leaf (1)
• Chicken broth (1 cup)
• Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
• Tomatoes (2 cups, diced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
• Green bell pepper (1, chopped)
• Onion (1 large, chopped)
• Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaf from the skillet and discard.
7. Serve the shrimp creole over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
8. Enjoy!