Shrimp Creole #2

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A spicy, tomato-based Creole stew brimming with garlic and fresh shrimp
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This classic Shrimp Creole delivers a robust, spicy flavor profile that defines Creole cuisine. The dish features succulent shrimp simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce infused with garlic, celery, green pepper, and a touch of cayenne. It offers a perfect balance of savory depth and gentle heat, making it an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The texture is tender and juicy, with the vegetables providing a satisfying crunch. Best served over fluffy white rice to soak up the delicious sauce, this recipe brings authentic home-style comfort to your table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

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Shrimp Creole #2

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 19.1

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This classic Shrimp Creole delivers a robust, spicy flavor profile that defines Creole cuisine. The dish features succulent shrimp simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce infused with garlic, celery, green pepper, and a touch of cayenne. It offers a perfect balance of savory depth and gentle heat, making it an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The texture is tender and juicy, with the vegetables providing a satisfying crunch. Best served over fluffy white rice to soak up the delicious sauce, this recipe brings authentic home-style comfort to your table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion, pressed garlic, finely chopped green pepper, and chopped celery.
  3. Sauté vegetables for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Remove skillet from heat and stir in tomato sauce, water, crushed bay leaf, minced parsley, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Return skillet to heat and add the salad shrimp.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the shrimp and sauce immediately over a bed of fluffy white rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 19.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shrimp, creole, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, green pepper, celery, cayenne, spicy, rice, seafood, quick dinner, easy, comfort food, one pan
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