5.0 from 6 votes
Shrimp Creole Recipe
Shrimp Creole makes an easy and delicious meal. Made of shrimp, spices, onions and peppers, shrimp creole is a family favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 73 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Shrimp cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 /2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 /2 cup celery chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 28- (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 bell pepper sliced
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
- Add oil to a medium skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Cook onions and celery in oil until tender, but not browned. Add garlic, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and chili powder to the cooked onions and celery and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Add shrimp and green pepper. Cover and simmer for five minutes.
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Notes
- Shrimp Creole tastes delicious when served over cooked rice.
- Make-Ahead:
- Prepare the shrimp creole and allow it to cool. Cover tightly with wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To serve, remove from the refrigerator and reheat gently in a saucepan to 165 F.
- Freezer Friendly:
- Transfer any leftovers to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a saucepan to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- *It is not advised to reheat in the microwave as the shrimp may turn tough and rubbery. It is best to reheat gently in a saucepan.
Nutrition Information
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
426mg
(18%)
Potassium
141mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
599IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 599IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.