Paul Prudhommes Creole Sauce Recipes

SHRIMP CREOLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Peel and rinse shrimp and save shells for stock*** Heat fat or oil Add 1 cup onions and cook high 3 min. Lower heat and cook 5 min more stirring frequently Add remaining onions, celery, bell peppers and butter. Cook on high till bell peppers and celery start to get tender about 5 min,Stirring frequently. Add garlic, bay leaf, salt and peppers, thyme, basil, Tobasco, chopped Tomatoes and 1/2 cup stock Cook 5 min to allow seasonings to marry, stirring frequently Add Tomato sauce, cook 5 min Add stock and sugar and simmer for 15 min stirring occasionaly. You can cool and refridgerate sauce now and save for next day, or if serving immediatly turn off heat, add shrimp and cover and let sit till shrimp are firm and pink. (5 to 10 min.) To serve: Put rice in mound in center of plate and add about 1 cup of Shrimp Creole around the mound of rice. Goes well with French Bread and Red Wine or glass of Beer!

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S CAJUN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire and seasoning mix.
• Saute until mixture starts sticking excessively; about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the pan bottom well.
• Stir in the milk and catsup.
• Continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. REMOVE BAY LEAVES.
• Place ground beef and pork in an ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
• Add the eggs, cooked vegetable mixture (cooled) and the bread crumbs. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
• In the center of the pan, shape the mixture into a loaf that is about 1 1/2 inches high, 6 inches wide and 12 inches long.
• Bake uncovered at 350° for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400° and continue to cook until done, about 35 minutes longer.
• Serve Immediately as is or with "Very Hot Cajun Sauce for Beef".

PAUL PRUDHOMMES CREOLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Thoroughly combine seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the tomatoes, onions, celery and bell peppers; then add the garlic and seasoning mix, stirring thoroughly. Saute until onions are transparent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the stock, tomato sauce, sugar and Tabasco; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender and flavors are married, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.

SAUCE RéMOULADE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process the yolks for 2 minutes. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream and then, one at a time, blend in the remaining ingredients until well mixed and the lemon rind is finely chopped.
• To serve, toss with chilled boiled shrimp and place on a bed of shredded lettuce, garnished with tomato wedges.