Shrimp and Sausage Chilau
This recipe represents the basic components for traditional Tampa style Chilau accept I only used shrimp and sausage in this recipe, no crab. Feel free to make the base your own and experiment with the meats and veggies to create new recipes. This is the recipe featured on the side of the Original (blue label) bottle. Many of our fans find the flavor very similar to Shrimp Creole.
Ingredients
- 1 Cups Chilau Sauce (1/2 Bottle)
- 2 Cups Marinara Sauce
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 lb chopped Smoked Sausage (optional)
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Bell Pepper
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 2 TSBP Butter
Preparation
- Add butter to pot and Sauté sausage until crispy, the add peppers and onions
- Add liquids and bring to boil Add Corn and simmer until corn is tender
- Taste and adjust salt and sugar to taste
- ***Add Pepper Sauce if you want it spicier***
- Add crab and simmer 10 minutes
- Add Shrimp and simmer additional 5 minutes then remove from heat or place burner on warm.
- Serve over Spaghetti with a side of crusty Cuban/Garlic Bread (your choice)
