
One Pot Shrimp in Creole Sauce
User Reviews
4.6
99 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
90 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Creole

One Pot Shrimp in Creole Sauce
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Easy one pot shrimp in creole sauce recipe - sweet, savory, and spicy cajun shrimp in creole sauce - great over vegetables, rice, pasta, mofongo, or mashed potatoes!
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Ingredients
For the Creole Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup onions chopped, about 1/2 medium onion
- ¼ cup green bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup yellow or red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup celery chopped
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons creole seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried leaf oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried leaf basil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 ⅔ cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 4 green onions sliced, with most of the green
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
Instructions
For the Shrimp:
- Add shrimp to a bowl or plastic bag with creole seasoning, and toss well to coat.
- Set aside until needed later.
For the Creole Sauce:
- Heat butter and oil over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan.
- Add chopped garlic, onions, peppers, and celery. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 to 7 minutes, until just tender.
- Meanwhile, combine the paprika, Creole seasoning, thyme, oregano, basil, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and ground pepper in a small cup.
- Stir tomatoes into the vegetables then add the seasoning mixture. Sauté for 1 minute longer.
- Add chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the sliced green onions.
- Add shrimp to pot.
- Continue boiling, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Most of the liquid will cook away, and shrimp will turn bright pink and opaque.
- Stir in the tomato paste and butter until well blended into the sauce.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- If sticking to a keto diet and looking to reduce carbs, please halve bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes in recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
169mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1797IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
Protein | 1g | 2% |
Fat | 8g | 12% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 1g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 1797IU | 36% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
99 reviews
Excellent
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