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Shrimp Creole

This southern Louisiana shrimp creole dish is cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers and celery. Adjust the spice to your preference, but don't be scared of a little heat!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 2119 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 14- ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cajun Seasoning such as Slap Your Mama (more or less to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp of all purpose flour (1 tsp corn starch for gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 lb of large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 tsp hot sauce (to taste)
  • 1 medium scallion (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, garlic and celery and saute until tender.
  3. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, cajun spice, bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer 20-30 minutes.
  5. Make a slurry of the flour and water and stir into the tomato mixture.
  6. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
  7. Lightly season the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and add immediately to the tomato mixture.
  8. Add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; stir together.
  9. Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through, adjust salt if needed.
  10. Add chopped green onion and parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Adapted from Deep South Dish

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4th Calories 211.9kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 17.6g (6%) Protein 25.8g (52%) Fat 4.6g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Cholesterol 172mg (57%) Sodium 668mg (28%) Fiber 4.2g (17%) Sugar 7.8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2119

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4th
Calories 211.9kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 17.6g 6%
Protein 25.8g 52%
Fat 4.6g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 668mg 28%
Fiber 4.2g 17%
Sugar 7.8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.