The first Tuesday of March is known as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) which signifies the start of Lent. Here’s a dinner recipe that can help celebrate the day! Shrimp Creole is a tasty dish and relatively healthy with lean protein from shrimp and a medley of vegetables. This recipe brings the flavors of Cajun Louisiana into your home. Give it a try! But remember that Creole cooking definitely has a bit of heat! “Laissez les bons temps rouler” and Happy Mardi Gras!

Love, 

The Mom Chef

4 tbsp butter

1 large onion, diced 

1 rib celery, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp thyme 

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 

1 tbsp flour

1/3 cup dry white wine

15 oz can diced tomatoes 

1 cup chicken stock 

2 bay leaves 

1 1/2 lb large shrimp uncooked, peeled and deveined (I prefer to remove shrimp tails before cooking)

1. Add butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until veggies are lightly browned.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the thyme, salt, pepper, cayenne and flour. Stir into onion mixture and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Deglaze the pan with wine and then add chicken stock, tomatoes and bay leaves. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Remove bay leaves. Add shrimp and cook until pink, just 3-4 minutes.

5. Serve over hot cooked rice. If desired, garnish with chopped green onion.