Simple Shrimp Creole

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pound peeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

1. Saute first 4 ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender; gradually stir in flour until smooth. Stir in tomatoes and next 5 ingredients. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook 5 more minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve over hot cooked rice.
2. Chicken Creole: Prepare recipe as directed, substituting 1 pound boned and skinned chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, for shrimp. Cook chicken an additional 5 minutes or until done. Proceed as directed. Prep: 15 min., Cook: 35 min.

onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, olive oil, allpurpose, tomatoes, chicken broth, cajun seasoning, salt, ground red pepper, bay leaves, shrimp, rice

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/simple-shrimp-creole (may not work)