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Shrimp Creole

Delicious Shrimp Creole – Quick Comfort from New Orleans

This Quick Shrimp Creole delivers the vibrant essence of Louisiana cuisine in just 45 minutes, perfect for a hearty dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Louisiana, Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil Can substitute with ghee or olive oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Clarified butter can be used.
  • 1 Onion Yellow or white onions work well.
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper Red or yellow bell peppers can be sweeter alternatives.
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery Key part of the 'Holy Trinity'; leeks can be used as a milder substitute.
  • 3 Minced Garlic Cloves Enhances flavor.
For Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun/Creole Seasoning Authentic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Oregano can substitute.
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste or omit.
  • 1 Bay Leaf Remove before serving.
For the Sauce
  • 1 ½ cups Tomato Sauce Tomato puree is an alternative.
  • 1 cup Water Vegetable broth adds flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be a substitute.
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 ½ pounds Large Shrimp (Peeled and Deveined) Can substitute with diced chicken or firm white fish.
  • to taste Tabasco Sauce Use any hot sauce or omit.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Garnish and Serving
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.
  • 2 Lemon Wedges For serving.
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice Essential for a complete meal.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts.
  2. Add 1 finely chopped onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1 cup of chopped celery to the skillet. Sauté for 10-12 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1 bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in 1 ½ cups of tomato sauce, 1 cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  5. Lower heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes to thicken.
  6. Gently stir in 1 ½ pounds of shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes until pink and firm.
  7. Remove from heat, add Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper to taste, then stir well.
  8. Remove the bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve over rice with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For the best flavor, bloom the spices and adjust heat levels according to your preference.

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