Shrimp Creole
User Reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner, Brunch
Shrimp Creole
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A traditional southern recipe that is full of flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons rapeseed (canola) oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 2 red peppers seeded and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
- 56 ounces 4 x 14 oz cans (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups (236ml) vegetable broth
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons (25g) butter
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb (453g) large shrimp peeled and deveined
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Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the onion, celery and peppers, and soften with a small pinch of salt, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, red peppers, creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring regularly, until the aroma is released.
- Add the tomatoes, stock, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato purée, and butter.
- Bring the sauce to the boil, then simmer, with the lid slightly off, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until reduced and thickened. Season to taste.
- Add in the shrimp, then cook for about 5-7 mins until the shrimp is cooked through and opaque.
Notes
- One serving contains 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints.
- You can prep the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge.
- Use a sharp knife to cut your veggies up nice and small so that they cook quickly.
- The flavor really develops over time, so best to prep ahead a few hours before serving.
- For best results use fresh shrimp but alternatively use frozen shrimp that you defrost just before cooking.
- Make your life easier by buying peeled and deveined shrimp for cooking.
- You can use fire-roasted tomatoes if you prefer some extra flavor.
- Instant Pot Brown Rice.
- Instant Pot Rice.
- Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
201mg
(67%)
Sodium
1250mg
(52%)
Potassium
776mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3082IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
206mg
(21%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1250mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 776mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3082IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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