Louisiana-Style Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Louisiana-Style Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 (20 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon creole seasoning (or to taste or use Cajun seasoning); louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco sauce; 2 lbs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined); salt and black pepper (to taste); 2 -4 tablespoons whipping cream (optional add in for a creamy sauce)

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped
1/2 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (20 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon creole seasoning (or to taste or use Cajun seasoning)
louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco sauce
2 lbs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
salt and black pepper (to taste)
2 -4 tablespoons whipping cream (optional add in for a creamy sauce)

1
In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat; Add in onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and chili powder; saute for until vegetables are tender (about 3-4 minutes).
2
Whisk in the cornstarch, then stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring and breaking up the tomatoes with back of a spoon.
3
Add in Creole seasoning to taste (and wine if using) simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes (you may simmer longer if desired for a thicker richer sauce).
4
If you prefer a creamy Creole sauce add in whipping cream at this point starting with 2 tablespoons and adding in more to taste.
5
Add in the uncooked shrimp; cook for 5 minutes.
6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, chopped, 1/2 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 stalk celery, diced, 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Louisiana-Style 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-Style Shrimp Creole

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