Authentic Shrimp Creole

• 2 Lbs fresh shrimp
• water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 large green peppers, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 28 oz can stewed tomatoes
• 2 tsps salt
• 1 tsp ground red pepper
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup chpped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley

1. Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the peel. Place peels in a small saucepan, add water to cover. Bring to a boil, let cook for 15 minutes. Strain and remove broth. Discard peels.
2. Place oil in large heavy pot and place over medium heat. Add onions, green peppers and celery. Saute, stirring until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomates, salt, peppers, bay leaves, thyme, sugar and shrimp stock. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp, cook until they turn pink, 5 to 7 minutes. (Do NOT overcook) Discard bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and parsley. Serve over steaming, fluffy rice.

fresh shrimp, water, vegetable oil, onions, green peppers, celery, tomatoes, tsps salt, ground red pepper, black pepper, white pepper, bay leaves, sugar, chpped green onions, parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/authentic-shrimp-creole-1209348 (may not work)