Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 3/4 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 1/2 to 3/4 c. water; 1/4 tsp. cayenne red pepper; 1 bay leaf, crushed; 1 lb. medium or large shrimp, cleaned and deveined; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. parsley flakes; 2 c. hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1/2 to 3/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. cayenne red pepper
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 lb. medium or large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. parsley flakes
2 c. hot cooked rice

1
Melt butter or margarine in medium size pot; cook and stir onion, celery, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until onion is tender.
2
Stir in tomato sauce, water, parsley flakes, salt, cayenne red pepper and bay leaf.
3
Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in cleaned shrimp.
5
Heat to boiling.
6
Reduce heat; cover and simmer until shrimp are done, about 10 minutes.
7
Serve on rice.

634

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, 3/4 c. chopped onion, 1/2 c. chopped celery, 1 medium 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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