Fish: Shrimp Creole

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A classic Louisiana dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce
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Shrimp Creole is a vibrant, aromatic dish that captures the essence of traditional Creole cooking. This recipe combines tender shrimp with a robust sauce made from sautéed onions, celery, green peppers, and garlic, simmered in tomato sauce with bay leaf and a hint of cayenne. The result is a flavorful, slightly spicy, and deeply satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with fluffy white rice. It’s an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or when you want to bring a taste of the South to your table. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, making it a favorite for seafood lovers and home cooks alike.

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 19.1

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Shrimp Creole is a vibrant, aromatic dish that captures the essence of traditional Creole cooking. This recipe combines tender shrimp with a robust sauce made from saut&# 195;©ed onions, celery, green peppers, and garlic, simmered in tomato sauce with bay leaf and a hint of cayenne. The result is a flavorful, slightly spicy, and deeply satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with fluffy white rice. It’s an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or when you want to bring a taste of the South to your table. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, making it a favorite for seafood lovers and home cooks alike.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 medium finely chopped green pepper, and 1/2 cup finely chopped celery to the skillet.
  3. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes, or until tender and translucent.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 can of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of water, 1 crushed bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of minced fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  5. Return the skillet to medium heat and add 1/2 pound of salad shrimp.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the Shrimp Creole hot 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, cajun, seafood, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, green pepper, celery, bay leaf, cayenne, spicy, rice, dinner, quick, easy, classic, louisiana, saute, simmer
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