Description
A delicious and flavorful shrimp creole recipe with a perfect blend of spices served over rice. This classic Cajun dish is easy to make and full of bold flavors that will transport you straight to the heart of Louisiana.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Creole:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, adjust for spice level)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Cook Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Simmer Sauce: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, add bay leaves, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and serve the shrimp creole over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- You can add other vegetables like okra or a bit of smoked sausage for variation.
- Adjust the cayenne and hot sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
