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!