Shrimp Creole

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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Course:Main Course

Cuisine:Creole

Keyword:Cajun Cooking, Cajun Shrimp, Louisiana Style Creole Shrimp, New Orleans Style Shrimp

Prep Time:15

Cook Time:28

Servings: servings

Calories:188kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
Cutting Board
Knife
Measuring spoons
Can opener

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

Instructions

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

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