Shrimp Creole
User Reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 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
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Shrimp Creole is a classic southern dish that doesn't stray far from good taste or tradition. This spicy meal will leave anyone hungry for more due to its famous taste and classic reputation.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) stewed tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce or to taste
- 1 tablespoon creole seasoning or Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- 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
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Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
381mg
(127%)
Sodium
2436mg
(102%)
Potassium
994mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1835IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
73.7mg
(82%)
Calcium
297mg
(30%)
Iron
6.8mg
(38%)
Nutrition 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.
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33 reviews
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