Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 chopped onions; 1 chopped bell pepper; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped shallots; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 c. chopped parsley; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 1 c. water; 2 to 4 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 3 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. pepper; 1/8 tsp. red pepper; 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1/3 tsp. celery seed; 1/2 tsp. chervil; 1/4 tsp. rosemary; 1/4 tsp. sweet basil; pinch of sage; 1/4 c. oil; 1/4 c. flour

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. oil
2 chopped onions
1 chopped bell pepper
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped shallots
2 cloves garlic
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 c. water
2 to 4 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. red pepper
3 bay leaves
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/3 tsp. celery seed
1/2 tsp. chervil
1/4 tsp. rosemary
1/4 tsp. sweet basil
pinch of sage
1/4 c. oil
1/4 c. flour

1
In large pan, saute onions, bell pepper, shallots, celery and garlic in oil until tender.
2
In small skillet, make roux of 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup flour and brown; add to onion mixture.
3
Add to onion mixture the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and all seasonings, except parsley and lemon juice.
4
Simmer 45 minutes. Add shrimp, lemon juice and parsley.
5
Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until shrimp is done.
6
Serve over rice.

370

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 chopped onions, 1 chopped bell pepper, 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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