Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole

Ingredients
1/2 pounds extra large shrimp
4 pods of crushed garlic
1/2 Onion
2 tomatoes
1/2 bell pepper
2 celery sticks
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay spice and chili powder
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup of chicken stock
2 tablespoons flour
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Step 1: Saute diced onions garlic and bay leaves with olive oil in a pan.

Step 2: Once the onions have turned brown, add the diced tomatoes.

Step 3: Add the chopped celery, bell pepper, spices and stir the mixture.

Step 4: Add the chicken stock and let it cook. Add the flour and let the mixture thicken.

Step 5: Add the shrimp, hot sauce and stir the mixture. until the shrimp is cooked.

Step 6:  Add some finely chopped coriander for garnish.