Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Creole is a classic Louisiana dish made with tender shrimp in a spicy tomato-based sauce, seasoned with the holy trinity of Creole cooking: onions, bell peppers, and celery. Served over rice, this dish is full of flavor and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken or seafood broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp Creole or Cajun seasoning
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- as needed fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Then, stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, bay leaf, and hot sauce (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add shrimp to the sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf.
- Serve the Shrimp Creole hot over cooked white rice, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 670mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
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