Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. fresh drippings or other shortening; 1/4 c. flour; 1/2 c. chopped onion plus 2 chopped green onions; 1/2 c. diced green peppers; 1/2 c. sliced celery; 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley; 4 chopped garlic cloves; 1 c. water; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. crushed thyme; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 lemon slice; 2 (4 1/2 oz.) cans shrimp or fresh shrimp, boiled; 4 c. cooked rice

Servings: persons

1/3 c. fresh drippings or other shortening
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped onion plus 2 chopped green onions
1/2 c. diced green peppers
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
4 chopped garlic cloves
1 c. water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. crushed thyme
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lemon slice
2 (4 1/2 oz.) cans shrimp or fresh shrimp, boiled
4 c. cooked rice

1
Heat shortening in a heavy pan and blend in the flour.
2
Cook over medium-high heat until roux is golden brown, stirring constantly.
3
Add vegetables and cook and stir 2 minutes.
4
Add water, tomato sauce, dry seasonings and lemon.
5
Turn heat low; cover pan.
6
Watch closely and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Add shrimp and heat.
8
Serve over fluffy rice. Yield:
9
4 servings.

1161

kcal

Calories

Fat

244

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: 1/3 c. fresh drippings or other shortening, 1/4 c. flour, 1/2 c. chopped onion plus 2 chopped green onions, 1/2 c. diced green peppers, 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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