Shrimp Creole

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Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2015

To create an authentic Creole dish without using every spice on the rack, we looked to the past for inspiration.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1½ hours

Shrimp Creole

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This is a classic New Orleans dish of sweet-savory shrimp poached in a spicy tomato sauce. To freshen up the flavor, we make our own robust Creole spice mixture and add it to a brown roux flavored with onion, green bell pepper, and celery. ...

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