Description

A classic Louisiana shrimp creole dish featuring tender shrimp simmered in a spicy tomato-based sauce with onion, bell pepper, and celery, served over fluffy white rice for a comforting Southern meal.

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter

1 cup onion, finely chopped

1 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1 cup chicken broth

2 tsp Creole seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and black pepper to taste

Cooked white rice, for serving

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Instructions

Heat the oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 15 minutes to thicken the sauce and develop flavor.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until pink and opaque.
Stir in the fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or heat as needed.
Serve the shrimp creole over a bed of hot cooked white rice.

Notes

Substitute Cajun seasoning or a homemade blend if Creole seasoning is unavailable.

Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and seasonings to make the dish gluten-free.

Freeze the sauce without shrimp; add fresh shrimp when reheating for best texture.

Adjust cayenne pepper to control spiciness; add hot sauce for extra heat.

Fresh tomatoes can be used instead of canned when in season by cooking them down until soft.

Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently to maintain shrimp tenderness.

Variations include swapping shrimp for chicken or sausage, or using cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sauté and Simmer
Cuisine: Louisiana Creole

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 220mg