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French Quarter Shrimp Creole Recipe

Dive into the flavors of New Orleans with this quick and easy French Quarter Shrimp Creole recipe! A simplified version of the classic, this dish delivers authentic taste in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together, your taste buds will thank you.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 172.3 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.0 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for French Quarter Shrimp Creole

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How to Make French Quarter Shrimp Creole

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  3. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 1 stalk chopped celery, 1 chopped bell pepper, and 2 minced cloves of garlic to the skillet.
  4. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the roux is lightly golden.
  5. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained) and 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  7. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet.
  9. Cook for 5 minutes, or just until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
  10. Serve the shrimp creole over a bed of cooked rice.
  11. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

2g

Carbs

4g

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