Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 4 medium onions, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon dried fennel, crumbled; 1 bay leaf; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups bottled clam juice; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoons file powder; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried fennel, crumbled
1 bay leaf
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups bottled clam juice
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons file powder
hot cooked rice

1
In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat; add in the onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes.
2
Add in thyme, fennel, bay leaf, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and clam juice; stir well; return to a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes.
3
Add in tomatoes and tomato paste; stir.
4
Cover, and cook 15-20 minutes.
5
Add in shrimp; stir well, and cook just until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.
6
Remove the pot from the heat; sprinkle the file powder over the top, and stir gently until the liquid has thickened (make sure you add the file powder to the pot off the heat, or the dish will be offensively stringy).
7
To serve, spoon about a cup of rice into wide soup bowls and ladle the shrimp over the top.
8
Serve hot.

454

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 4 medium onions, chopped, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 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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