SHRIMP REMOULADE, A CREOLE DELICACY
Source: The Official Tourism Site of the City of New Orleans

To give any meal you have in New Orleans an authentic Creole start, order Shrimp Remoulade as an appetizer. Lovers of fine food can find Shrimp Remoulade at many fine restaurants in this city. Shrimp are caught locally and boiled in traditional Creole spices, then topped with a spicy sauce and served on a bed of crispy lettuce Combine plump Louisiana Gulf Shrimp with a spicy Creole sauce and serve over crisp lettuce. Shrimp Remoulade is a local favorite.

We recommend the following recipe, from Galatoire's Restaurant, as a local favorite:

SHRIMP REMOULADE
Servings: 6

1 stalk celery
1 bunch green onions
1 bunch parsley
1/4 cup large onion
1 cup ketchup
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup Creole mustard
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup salad oil
1 1/2 ounces paprika
32 boiled shrimp (21-25 per pound)

Mince celery, green onion, parsley, and onions in a food processor.

Add ketchup, tomato puree, Creole mustard, red wine vinegar, horseradish, and oil to the vegetables and mix all ingredients in the food processor adding paprika last.

Allow the sauce to stand refrigerated 6-8 hours before serving.

Evenly coat the shrimp with the sauce in a mixing bowl and serve on a bed of lettuce.