Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. flour; 1/2 c. canola or peanut oil; 1 1/2 c. chopped onions; 1/2 c. chopped green onions; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped bell peppers; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; 5 drops Tabasco; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. Worcestershire; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 4 lb. peeled raw shrimp; salt to taste; 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. canola or peanut oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped bell peppers
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
5 drops Tabasco
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 lb. peeled raw shrimp
salt to taste
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley

1
In a heavy roaster, brown flour in oil to make a dark roux. Add onions, green onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic.
2
Saute until limp.
3
Add tomato paste and mix well.
4
Add tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce, cayenne, Tabasco, bay leaf, sugar, Worcestershire and lemon juice; simmer 1 hour.
5
Add shrimp and cook until done, about 10 minutes.
6
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
7
Serve over rice.
8
Sprinkle with parsley.
9
This tastes best if prepared the day before.

775

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. flour, 1/2 c. canola or peanut oil, 1 1/2 c. chopped onions, 1/2 c. chopped green 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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