Louisiana Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Louisiana Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups shrimp stock or 2 cups vegetable stock; 3 cups onions, diced; 3 cups celery, chopped; 2 cups green bell peppers, seeded de-ribbed and chopped; 2 lbs small shrimp; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon gumbo file

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 cups shrimp stock or 2 cups vegetable stock
3 cups onions, diced
3 cups celery, chopped
2 cups green bell peppers, seeded de-ribbed and chopped
2 lbs small shrimp
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon gumbo file

1
In a large pot place the butter and the tomatoes over med high heat. Cook down until butter is gone and the tomtoes are broken down.
2
While cooking tomatoes, turn oven to broil and place all spices with the vegetables and cook until the edges start to blacken.
3
Turn vegetables and repeat.
4
Remove vegetables and place in pot.
5
Cook until vegetables are soft.
6
Add stock and cook for 20 minutes.
7
Add shrimp and cook until shrimp starts to turn pink.
8
Remove and serve over rice.
9
Do not overcook the shrimp, they will become chewy.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups shrimp stock or 2 cups vegetable stock, 3 cups onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Louisiana 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.

Louisiana Shrimp Creole

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