Shrimp Creole - Kreolska räkor

SHRIMP CREOLE
Kreolska räkor

4 servings

2½ lbs un-peeled shrimp or 1 lb peeled

1 cup long-grained rice
2 teaspoons oil
2 celery stems
2 garlic cloves
1 onion
1 green bell pepper
1 can black beans in water, strained
2 cans crushed tomatoes, each 14 oz
2/3 cup dry white wine or tomato juice
½ teaspoon coarsely ground white pepper
paprika or ground chili
½ teaspoon concentrated lobster bouillon
or ¼ fish bouillon cube

Boil the rice according to package instructions. Put a lid on and keep warm. Heat the oil in a large pot and sautée shredded celery, crushed garlic, chopped onion and chopped bell pepper while stirring until tender, approx 10 minutes. Heat the beans for about 5 minutes in a smaller saucepan. Keep warm.

Mix tomatoes, wine, spices and bouillons with the vegetables. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes. Last add the shrimp and bring to a boil, but not more – the shrimp become tough and disagreeable if they are boiled.

Spoon up the rice on warm plates and top with shrimp and beans. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!

Bella