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Shrimp Creole #1

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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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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 603.3
Dietary: Gluten-free
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
  • 2 lbs Fresh shrimp; heads off 1 qt Water
  • 1/2 cups Vegetable oil 3 md Yellow onions; chopped
  • 2 large Bell peppers; chopped 5 Celery ribs; chopped fine
  • 10 lg Tomatoes; peeled & seeded
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoons Ground red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoons Fresh thyme or 2 t dried
  • 1 tablespoons Fresh basil or 2 t dried
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 5 Bay Leaves
  • 1 cups Green onions; chopped
  • 1 cups Parsley; chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Peel and devein the shrimp.
  2. 2
    Place heads (if you have them), and peels in a small saucepan and add the water.
  3. 3
    Bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat and let boil slowly for 15-20 minutes.
  4. 4
    Strain and discard the heads and peels.
  5. 5
    Place the oil in a Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot and place over medium-high heat.
  6. 6
    Add the onions, peppers, and celery and saute stirring often, until the vegetables are very soft, about 45 minutes.
  7. 7
    Stir in the tomatoes, salt, peppers, herbs, sugar, and shrimp stock and return to simmer.
  8. 8
    heat to medium and
  9. 9
    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).
  10. 10
    When you are ready to serve, return the sauce to a simmer and add the shrimp.
  11. 11
    Cook until they turn pink, 5-7 minutes.
  12. 12
    Stir in the green onions and parsley and let cook for 1 minute more.
  13. 13
    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.

Keywords: shrimp, creole, cajun, tomato, onion, bell pepper, celery, thyme, basil, rice, dinner, seafood
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