New Orleans Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: New Orleans Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. oil; 1/4 c. flour; 1 c. finely chopped onion; 1/2 c. finely chopped green onion; 1/4 c. chopped celery; 1 c. tomato sauce; 1 c. water; 2 lb. cleaned shrimp (fresh or frozen); 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; 2 Tbsp. minced parsley; 2 Tbsp. minced green onion tops

Servings: persons

1/3 c. oil
1/4 c. flour
1 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped green onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 c. tomato sauce
1 c. water
2 lb. cleaned shrimp (fresh or frozen)
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
2 Tbsp. minced green onion tops

1
Make a golden brown roux of fat and flour.
2
Add onion, green pepper and celery.
3
Simmer until soft.
4
Add tomato sauce and water.
5
Cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.
6
Add shrimp, salt and pepper.
7
Cook slowly until shrimp turns pink. Add parsley, onion tops and additional water, if necessary.
8
Cook 5 to 10 minutes longer.
9
Serve over cooked rice.

511

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. oil, 1/4 c. flour, 1 c. finely chopped onion, 1/2 c. finely chopped green onion, and more.

Yes, New Orleans 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.

New Orleans Shrimp Creole

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