Authentic Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Authentic Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 Lbs fresh shrimp; water; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 large green peppers, chopped; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1 28 oz can stewed tomatoes; 2 tsps salt; 1 tsp ground red pepper; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp white pepper; 4 bay leaves; 1 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 cup chpped green onions; 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Servings: persons

2 Lbs fresh shrimp
water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large green peppers, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 28 oz can stewed tomatoes
2 tsps salt
1 tsp ground red pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp white pepper
4 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup chpped green onions
1/2 cup chopped parsley

1
Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the peel. Place peels in a small saucepan, add water to cover. Bring to a boil, let cook for 15 minutes. Strain and remove broth. Discard peels.
2
Place oil in large heavy pot and place over medium heat. Add onions, green peppers and celery. Saute, stirring until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomates, salt, peppers, bay leaves, thyme, sugar and shrimp stock. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp, cook until they turn pink, 5 to 7 minutes. (Do NOT overcook) Discard bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and parsley. Serve over steaming, fluffy rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Lbs fresh shrimp, water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Authentic Shrimp Creole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Shrimp Creole

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