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Shrimp Creole

Delicious Shrimp Creole: A Quick Taste of New Orleans

This Shrimp Creole is a one-pot dish that celebrates the essence of New Orleans, combining tender shrimp with fresh vegetables and zesty seasonings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 stalk Celery diced, optional
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Spice Mix
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun/Creole Seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh, adjusted
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup Water or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce for gluten-free
For the Stars
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • to taste Tabasco Sauce or favorite hot sauce
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Finishing Touches
  • to taste Fresh Parsley chopped
  • to taste Lemon Wedges for serving
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice or brown rice, cauliflower rice

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbly, about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Add onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for 10–12 minutes until very soft.
  3. Stir in garlic, Cajun/Creole seasoning, thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Incorporate tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a rapid boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp to the sauce, cook for about 1–2 minutes until opaque and firm.
  6. Remove bay leaf, season with Tabasco, salt, and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately over rice, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with chicken or extra veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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