CREOLE SAUCE
ingredients
- 1/4 small onion
- 1 stalk celery
- 1/4 medium green bell pepper
- 1-1/2 cups diced seeded plum tomatoes
- 6 sprigs Italian parsley
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun/Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup dry vermouth
- 2 teaspoons Louisiana Hot Sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
directions
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1
Cut onion, celery and bell pepper into small dice
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2
Cut tomatoes lengthwise into quarters and remove seeds
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3
Cut tomatoes into medium dice
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4
Remove leaves from parsley stems and finely chop. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat
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5
Add the onion, celery and bell pepper and saute until tender, about 5 minutes
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6
Add the Cajun/Creole seasoning, sugar, oregano, thyme and tomatoes
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7
Toss for 2 minutes or until the tomatoes soften slightly
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8
Stir in the vermouth and bring to a simmer
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9
Stir in the hot sauce, broth and cream and return to a simmer
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10
Cook for 3 minutes or until sauce reduces and thickens slightly
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11
Stir in parsley.