Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 3 1/2 lb. large shrimp; 2 1/2 c. water; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 1/2 c. chopped onions; 1 3/4 c. chopped celery; 1 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Creole seasoning; 1 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce; 3 c. or 2 cans stewed tomatoes; 1 1/2 c. tomato sauce; 2 tsp. sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

2 to 3 1/2 lb. large shrimp
2 1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 1/2 c. chopped onions
1 3/4 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Creole seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
3 c. or 2 cans stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 c. tomato sauce
2 tsp. sugar (optional)

1
Rinse, shell and devein shrimp.
2
Heat oil over high heat in a 4-quart saucepan.
3
Add onions, celery and bell pepper.
4
Cook until tender.
5
Add garlic, bay leaf and Creole seasoning; stir well.
6
Add Tabasco sauce and 1/2 cup water.
7
Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Add tomatoes; reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Add remaining water. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Add shrimp and cook until pink and plump, 3 to 4 minutes.
11
Serve over rice.

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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 to 3 1/2 lb. large shrimp, 2 1/2 c. water, 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 2 1/2 c. chopped onions, 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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