RECIPES from BARBARA BUTLER
I do not cook shrimp creole but I do fix shrimp and linguine or fettuccine. You can actually use any type of pasta.
SHRIMP AND PASTA
Chop
1 small onion and about 5-6 garlic cloves. Sautéed in olive oil. Add about 1-2 tablespoon of a tomato paste. Add about a cup of white
wine. Add 2 chicken bouillon cubes and red pepper to taste. Cook for several minutes. Add about a pound of shrimp. Add water to desired
consistency. Serve over pasta. This should serve about 4.
CRAB AND CORN BISQUE
All measurements are approximate
For the
bell peppers I use any color(s) I have. Some times I use all 4 colors.
Melt 1 stick of butter and about 1/2 c cooking oil
Sautéed 1medium
onion chopped
1 cup chopped bell pepper
2 stalk celery
6-8 cloves of garlic chopped
Sautéed till clear and tender
Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup flour
Cook
the flour for a few minutes then add 3-4 chicken bouillon cubes (this takes the place of salt and adds flavor. You can add more bouillon
if not salty enough) add 1cup white wine, 1 can whole kernel corn (including liquid) and enough water to desired consistency.
Add
cayenne pepper till you feel a ting in the back of your throat when tasted
Add 1 pounds of lump white crab meat. Cook this for several
minutes then add about 1/2 to 1 cup each half and half, add heavy cream.
If you plan on freezing this do not add the cream till
you defrost it. If frozen with the dream it may have a curdled appearance it it won't affect the taste.
JAMBALAYA
Add enough
olive oil to the bottom of pan to sauté 1 medium onion chopped , 1small bell pepper and 5/6 cloves of chopped garlic. Sauté for several
minutes then add 1pound of sliced smoked sausage (can also use chicken or shrimp or all) brown the sausage then add 2 cups uncooked
rice. Add 3-4 chicken bouillon cubes 1can tomato sauce and enough water to equal slightly over 4 cups. Bring this to a boil
then stir, (do not stir again till the rice is cooked) cover and reduce heat to med/low. Cook for about 20 minutes till the rice is
tender. This will make approximately 6 cups.
Let me know how these recipes work for you.