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This authentic Shrimp Creole features plump shrimp simmered in a deeply flavored sauce made from onions, bell peppers, celery, and tomatoes. The dish is seasoned with a blend of red and black peppers, thyme, and basil for a robust Creole taste. Serve over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Description
This authentic Shrimp Creole features plump shrimp simmered in a deeply flavored sauce made from onions, bell peppers, celery, and tomatoes. The dish is seasoned with a blend of red and black peppers, thyme, and basil for a robust Creole taste. Serve over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel and devein the shrimp.
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Place heads (if you have them), and peels in a small saucepan and add the water.
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Bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat and let boil slowly for 15-20 minutes.
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Strain and discard the heads and peels.
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Place the oil in a Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot and place over medium-high heat.
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Add the onions, peppers, and celery and saute stirring often, until the vegetables are very soft, about 45 minutes.
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Stir in the tomatoes, salt, peppers, herbs, sugar, and shrimp stock and return to simmer.
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heat to medium and
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simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, This is your creole sauce; it can be prepared 1 or 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator (I find the sauce is even better after sitting a couple of days in the refrigerator).
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When you are ready to serve, return the sauce to a simmer and add the shrimp.
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Cook until they turn pink, 5-7 minutes.
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Stir in the green onions and parsley and let cook for 1 minute more.
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Serve on flat plates over beds of rice
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 603.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28.1g44%
- Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
- Cholesterol 230.0mg77%
- Sodium 497.1mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 70.9g24%
- Dietary Fiber 24.2g97%
- Sugars 5.4g
- Protein 38.4g77%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
shrimp, creole, cajun, tomato, onion, bell pepper, celery, thyme, basil, rice, dinner, seafood
