Cajun Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe | Louisiana Recipes | Creole Recipes | Cajun Recipes
How to prepare "cajun shrimp stir fry"
cajun shrimp stir fry
4 slices bacon
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fish-flavored bouillon granules
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 pounds unpeeled medium-size
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup diced celery
1 (14 ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
hot cooked rice
cook bacon in a large wok or skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings. crumble bacon, and set aside. combine cornstarch, bouillon granules and water; set aside.
peel and de-vein shrimp. pat shrimp dry; sprinkle with creole seasoning. pour 2 tablespoons reserved bacon dripping around top of preheated wok or skillet, coating sides; heat at medium-high (325 degrees f) for 1 minute. add shrimp; stir fry 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. remove shrimp, and set aside.
pour remaining 1 tablespoon reserved drippings into wok; add green pepper and celery, and stir fry 2 minutes. add tomatoes, and stir fry 2 minutes. return reserved shrimp to wok, and add cornstarch mixture; bring to a boil. cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. sprinkle with reserved bacon.
serve over hot cooked rice.
makes 4 servings.
