Pat's Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Pat's Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 2 cups onions chopped; 2 cups celery chopped; 2 cups green bell peppers chopped; 1 cup tomato puree (passata); 6 each tomatoes peeled; 3 each bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 2 cups seafood stock; 1/4 cup butter; 2 cups onions chopped; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 cups celery chopped; 2 cups green bell peppers chopped; 60 large shrimp peeled, deveined

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter
2 cups onions chopped
2 cups celery chopped
2 cups green bell peppers chopped
1 cup tomato puree (passata)
6 each tomatoes peeled
3 each bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon oregano
2 cups seafood stock
1/4 cup butter
2 cups onions chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cups celery chopped
2 cups green bell peppers chopped
60 large shrimp peeled, deveined

1
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion, celery and pepper and saute 10 minutes.
3
Add tomato puree, tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, thyme and seafood seasoning to taste and cook an additional 10 minutes.
4
Stir in stock and bring to boil.
5
reduce heat and simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 45 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and strain; discard vegetables.
7
Melt remaining butter in large saute pan over medium heat.
8
Add onion, sprinkle wit sugar and saute until golden brown.
9
Add celery and pepper and saute an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Reduce heat, stir in reserved sauce and simmer gently 10 minutes.
11
Add shrimp and cook just until heated through.
12
Serve immediately over rice or jambalaya.

2006

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

371

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 6 tablespoons butter, 2 cups onions chopped, 2 cups celery chopped, 2 cups green bell peppers chopped, and more.

Yes, Pat's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pat's Shrimp Creole

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