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Shrimp Creole

4 from 3 votes
Shrimp Creole is a flavorful Louisiana-style dish featuring shrimp simmered in a tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, celery, and Creole seasoning. It's a hearty main course perfect for those who enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Servings:4 servings
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Creole
Calories:188
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 green pepper cut in small dice
  • 1 medium yellow onion cut in small dice
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 lb wild caught shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add green pepper, onion, and celery. Cook until the onions are translucent and lightly browned; 5-7 minutes.
  3. Decrease heat to low. Add garlic and creole seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, stewed tomatoes, fire roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, and brown sugar.
  5. Cover skillet and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the cover and add shrimp.
  7. Simmer for 2 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  8. Season with hot sauce to taste.
  9. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, increase the amount of hot sauce or add extra creole seasoning.
  • Serve over white rice for a traditional presentation.
  • You can also garnish with chopped fresh parsley for added color and flavor.