Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. medium shrimp; 2 1/2 c. shrimp or clam stock; 1/2 c. chicken fat or peanut oil; 2 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 3/4 c. chopped green pepper; 4 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. celery; 1 1/2 tsp. white pepper; 1 tsp. red pepper; 3/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp. hot sauce; 1 Tbsp. thyme; 1 1/2 tsp. basil; 2 c. fresh tomatoes; 1 1/2 c. tomato sauce; 2 tsp. sugar

Servings: persons

2 lb. medium shrimp
2 1/2 c. shrimp or clam stock
1/2 c. chicken fat or peanut oil
2 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 3/4 c. chopped green pepper
4 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. celery
1 1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. red pepper
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. hot sauce
1 Tbsp. thyme
1 1/2 tsp. basil
2 c. fresh tomatoes
1 1/2 c. tomato sauce
2 tsp. sugar

1
Heat fat; add onions.
2
Stir.
3
Lower heat until onions are brown.
4
Add remaining onions and celery.
5
Add pepper and butter. Cook 5 minutes.
6
Add hot sauce, thyme, basil and 1/2 cup stock. Cover.
7
Cook over medium heat 5 minutes.
8
Add tomatoes; stir. Lower heat.
9
Simmer 10 minutes.
10
Stir in tomato sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
11
Add remaining stock and sugar; stir.
12
Simmer 15 minutes. Add shrimp.
13
Turn off heat.
14
Let stand 15 minutes.
15
Serve.

694

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

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: 2 lb. medium shrimp, 2 1/2 c. shrimp or clam stock, 1/2 c. chicken fat or peanut oil, 2 1/2 c. chopped onion, 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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