Easy Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon,, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper,, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion,, diced
• 1 celery stalk,, diced
• 4 cloves garlic,, minced
• 2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Tony Chacheres or other Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled medium shrimp
• rice for serving
• green onions and chopped parsley for serving

Steps

1. 1

   In a large pan coated with a little oil, cook bacon until brown and crispy. Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate.

2. 2

   Add 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil to bacon drippings. Heat over medium heat and add green pepper, onion, and celery.

3. 3

   Cook veggies, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

5. 5

   Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT shrimp, rice, green onions, and parsley. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Add shrimp and cook until shrimp is cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in cooked bacon.

7. 7

   Remove bay leaf and serve over rice. Top with green onion and parsley.