Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 Tbsp. oleo or vegetable oil; 1 small red pepper, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 lb. medium mushrooms, sliced; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 1 clove garlic, pressed; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole tomatoes; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. chili powder; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 3 c. rice; 1 tsp. thyme

Servings: persons

1 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 Tbsp. oleo or vegetable oil
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 lb. medium mushrooms, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 c. rice
1 tsp. thyme

1
Heat half of oleo and add shrimp; saute until pink.
2
Remove from skillet.
3
Add remaining oleo; cook celery, mushrooms, peppers and garlic until slightly browned.
4
Pour off 1/4 cup of juice from tomatoes and set aside.
5
Add remaining tomatoes to sauteed vegetables and boil.
6
Stir salt, sugar, thyme, chili powder and flour into reserved juice; stir into vegetable mixture.
7
Over low heat, cook 3 to 5 minutes until thick.
8
Simmer until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes.
9
Add shrimp and heat through.
10
Serve over rice.

870

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, 1 Tbsp. oleo or vegetable oil, 1 small red pepper, chopped, 1 small green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp Creole

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