Description
This Authentic Shrimp Creole recipe brings the flavors of Louisiana to your table with succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce. Serve over fluffy white rice for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Creole:
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), paprika, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors have melded.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until they are pink and just cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in green onions and parsley.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
- For extra depth, use shrimp stock if available.
- This dish gets better after a short rest, so letting it sit for 10 minutes before serving enhances the flavor.
- Adjust heat with more or less hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups (with rice)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
