5.0 from 33 votes
Shrimp Creole
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.