Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 (14 oz.) can tomato puree; 3 bay leaves; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. white cooking wine; 1/2 lb. fresh, large shrimp, in shells, or 1 lb. small shrimp in shells; salt and pepper to taste

Eats Now Editorial Team · 306 kcal · Seafood

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Shrimp Creole – a delicious recipe with butter, onion, green pepper, stalks celery, tomato puree, bay leaves. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14 oz.) can tomato puree
3 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. white cooking wine
1/2 lb. fresh, large shrimp, in shells, or 1 lb. small shrimp in shells
salt and pepper to taste

1
Melt butter in a saucepan.
2
Add onion, green pepper and celery and saute until vegetables are soft.
3
Add tomatoes, puree, spices, sugar, wine and shrimp.
4
(Shrimp cooked in shells have extra flavor from a thin layer of fat between shells and the meat.) Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
5
Can be served over rice.

306

kcal

Calories

Fat

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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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 green pepper, chopped, 3 stalks celery, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
306 kcal
Category
Seafood

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