Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 cup chopped celery; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons flour; steamed rice

Servings: persons

2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
steamed rice

1
In a large skillet, cook onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in the oil, until vegetables are tender, 5-6 minutes.
2
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a minute, then add 1 cup of the chicken broth and mix well.
3
Then add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and salt, stirring to mix.
4
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
5
Mix the remaining chicken broth with the flour until it is smooth.
6
Whisk it into the sauce and stir constantly for 5 minutes.
7
Add the shrimp and cook just till shrimp turn pink and curl.
8
Remove bay leaves before serving.
9
Serve with steamed rice and Tabasco sauce, if desired.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 cup 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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