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The Best Shrimp Creole

The Best Shrimp Creole You'll Want to Make Tonight!

Experience the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this quick and easy Shrimp Creole recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil Can substitute with ghee
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use ghee if avoiding dairy
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, finely chopped
  • 2-3 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun/Creole Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 can (15-ounce) Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Water Used to rinse the tomato sauce can
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
For the Shrimp
  • 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp, peeled and deveined 16-20 count
  • Tabasco Sauce Adjust to taste
  • Salt To taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste
For Garnish and Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped For garnish
  • Lemon Wedges For serving
  • Cooked Rice Traditionally served with shrimp creole

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the base by combining canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the butter to melt completely until bubbling.
  2. Sauté finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, and chopped celery for 10-12 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce and water, stir well, and add Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
  6. Gently fold in shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  7. Season with Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasonings.
  8. Serve over cooked rice, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately over freshly cooked rice to maintain texture and flavor.

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