Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick butter; 2 c chopped onions; 1 c chopped green bell peppers; 1 c chopped celery; salt and cayenne to taste; 2 bay leaves; 2 lb peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes; 1 Tbsp chopped garlic; Dash of worcestershire sauce; dash of hot sauce; 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 c water; 2 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, tail-off, and deveined; Essence, recipe follows*; 1/2 c chopped green onions; 2 Tbsp chopped parsley; 4 c cooked long-grained rice

Servings: persons

1 stick butter
2 c chopped onions
1 c chopped green bell peppers
1 c chopped celery
salt and cayenne to taste
2 bay leaves
2 lb peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
Dash of worcestershire sauce
dash of hot sauce
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 c water
2 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, tail-off, and deveined
Essence, recipe follows*
1/2 c chopped green onions
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
4 c cooked long-grained rice

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In a large saucepan (1 gal), over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions, peppers, and celery to the pan. Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne. Saute the vegetables until they are wilted, About 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the bay leaves, tomatoes, and garlic. Simmer the mixture with the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Whisk the flour and water together. Add the flour mixture to the tomato mixture and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes. Season the shrimp with Essence. Add the shrimp to the mixture and continue to cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink and curl up. Stir in the green onions and parsley. Taste to see if more seasoning is needed.

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

225

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick butter, 2 c chopped onions, 1 c chopped green bell peppers, 1 c chopped celery, 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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