Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. peeled, deveined fresh or frozen shrimp; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up; 2 Tbsp. snipped parsley; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 4 tsp. cornstarch; 2 c. hot cooked rice; dash of hot sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb. peeled, deveined fresh or frozen shrimp
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. cold water
4 tsp. cornstarch
2 c. hot cooked rice
dash of hot sauce

1
Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
2
In a large skillet, cook onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in margarine or butter until tender.
3
Stir in undrained tomatoes, parsley, salt, paprika, red pepper and bay leaf.
4
Bring to boiling, then reduce heat.
5
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Stir together cold water and cornstarch.
7
Stir cornstarch mixture and shrimp into tomato mixture.
8
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
9
Cook and stir about 2 minutes longer or until shrimp turns pink.
10
Remove bay leaf.
11
Serve over rice.

652

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. peeled, deveined fresh or frozen shrimp, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/2 c. chopped celery, 1/2 c. chopped green pepper, 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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