One Pot Shrimp in Creole Sauce
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 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
Description
This recipe starts by tossing peeled, deveined shrimp in Cajun seasoning, allowing them to absorb bold flavors before cooking. In a medium saucepan, butter and olive oil are heated to gently cook minced garlic, chopped onion, green and yellow or red bell peppers, and celery until tender. A mixture of paprika, Creole seasoning, thyme, oregano, basil, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and black pepper is added along with diced tomatoes, infusing the vegetables with complex spice layers.
Chicken or vegetable stock is introduced next, and the sauce is brought to a boil with added sliced green onions. The seasoned shrimp are then added to the pot, and the dish simmers uncovered until the shrimp turn opaque and bright pink, typically about 10 minutes, while the liquid reduces to intensify flavors. Stirring in tomato paste and butter at the end enriches the sauce with a smooth texture.
The dish is served immediately, offering a balanced combination of tender shrimp and a thick, aromatic Creole sauce with moderate heat and herbal notes. A note suggests halving the quantity of certain vegetables for a lower-carb version. The one-pot method simplifies preparation and cleanup while delivering layers of taste characteristic of Creole cuisine.
Ingredients
For the Creole Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
- ¼ cup onion chopped, about 1/2 medium onion
- ¼ cup green bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup bell pepper chopped, yellow or red
- ½ cup celery chopped
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons creole seasoning
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried leaf
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried leaf
- ½ teaspoon basil dried leaf
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 14.5 oz tomato diced with juice
- 1 ⅔ cups chicken stock 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.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, reduce the amounts of bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes by half in the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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