Seasoned Creole Sauce


Directions

Heat the 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan. Add the chopped onion, garlic, chopped celery and bell pepper; sauté until tender. Stir in 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, the thyme and paprika, dash of pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with fried green tomatoes or eggplant, or use with shrimp or other seafood.

Ingredients

   1 tablespoon butter
   1 tablespoon olive oil
   1 small onion (chopped)
   1 clove garlic (minced)
   1/2 cup green or red bell pepper (chopped)
   1/2 cup celery (chopped)
   1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
   1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
   1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
   1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
   dash ground black pepper
   1/4 teaspoon salt
   1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes with juice (diced)
   1 tablespoon tomato paste
   1/2 cup chicken broth