Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 medium onion, chopped; Green Bell Pepper; 2 stalks celery, chopped; Garlic Cloves; Vegetable Oil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Steamed Rice

Spice up your life with this authentic New Orleans Shrimp Creole recipe! Perfect for Mardi Gras, a cozy night in, or any celebration, this vibrant dish bursts with flavor. Tender shrimp simmer in a rich tomato-based sauce, seasoned with zesty cayenne pepper and savory Worcestershire sauce. Get ready for a taste of the Big Easy – it's unbelievably delicious!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 335.9 kcal

Protein 72g

Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shrimp Creole

1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 medium onion, chopped
Green Bell Pepper
2 stalks celery, chopped
Garlic Cloves
Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Steamed Rice

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How to Make Shrimp Creole

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 stalks celery (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced). Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5-6 minutes.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and mix well.
Add 1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth.
Whisk the flour mixture into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Add 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined) and cook until pink and curled, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Serve hot over steamed rice. Garnish with extra Tabasco sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

Carbs

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Main Dish Seafood Vegetables American Southern United States Holiday Event Shrimp Stove Top Creole Dietary Spicy Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Shellfish Tomatoes Mardi Gras Carnival Taste Mood Equipment