Creole Sauce Recipe

Elevate your seafood, fried green tomatoes, or eggplant with this vibrant Creole Sauce recipe! Inspired by Southern cuisine, this flavorful sauce simmers to perfection in just 25 minutes. A delicious blend of aromatic vegetables and zesty spices creates a rich and unforgettable taste. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 118.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creole Sauce

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How to Make Creole Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 cup chopped celery, and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color).
  3. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1/2 cup tomato paste, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Reduce heat to low, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more cayenne pepper for extra heat, salt for more savoriness, or sugar to balance acidity.
  7. Serve immediately over your favorite fried green tomatoes, eggplant, seafood, pasta, or rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

12g

Carbs

4g