Shrimp Creole and Dirty Rice

Shrimp Creole and Dirty Rice
From: Dolores Reborn

Creole Sauce:

1 tbs butter
1 tbs olive oil
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped bell pepper
1/2 c chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1-1/2 c chicken stock
1 tsp creole seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper
dash of Tabasco
dash of worcestershire sauce
3 green onions, chopped
2 tbs butter
1 tbs tomato paste

Saute the veggies over medium heat until softened, about five minutes. Add the tomatoes, stock, green onions and seasonings and simmer about 15 minutes, reducing to get thick. Remove from heat and stir in butter and tomato paste.

I spooned it over sauteed shrimp (butter, olive oil, salt and garlic powder.)

Dirty rice:

1/2 lb bulk sausage
1 tbs olive oil
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped bell pepper
1/2 c chopped celery
2 cups hot cooked rice
salt and pepper
1/4 c chopped parsley

Brown the sausage with the veggies. Add salt and pepper, then stir in cooked rice and parsley.