Shrimp Creole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Creole
Description
This Shrimp Creole recipe involves cooking diced onions, garlic, green and red bell peppers, and celery in vegetable oil until softened, then simmering them with stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Seasonings like Creole spice blend, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes build layers of spice and warmth. Raw shrimp are added at the end to cook gently in the sauce, allowing them to take on the tomato-based mixture’s flavors while remaining tender. The final dish has a rich, thick tomato sauce with sweet and earthy vegetable notes enlivened by spicy Creole seasoning. It is traditionally served over steamed rice and garnished with fresh herbs, offering a classic Louisiana-style entree with deep, tangy, and savory characteristics.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced, medium sweet
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 celery diced, stalk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cans stewed tomatoes 14.5 oz each
- 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce or to taste
- 1 tablespoon creole seasoning or Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined
Instructions
- lace a large cast iron pan, or better a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add oil and wait for it to heat up.
- Add diced onion and garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced bell peppers and celery. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes. Until the peppers start to softer.
- Add the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce if using. Stir to combine.
- Add the Creole seasoning, dried thyme, add salt and pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes for a spicier kick. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Add raw shrimp, stir and cook for another 7-10 minutes, until the shrimp is cooked through.
- Taste the sauce and adjust for salt, pepper and spiciness.
- Serve over rice and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 381mg | 127% |
| Sodium | 2436mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 994mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1835IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 73.7mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 6.8mg | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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