Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 green or red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning for cooking; 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper; optional: 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning for marinating peeled and deveined shrimp prior to cooking

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 green or red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning for cooking
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
optional: 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning for marinating peeled and deveined shrimp prior to cooking

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(optional: about an hour prior to cooking add 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning to a ziplock bag with peeled and deveined raw shrimp. Shake and refrigerate for an hour)
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1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, pepper and garlic and cook until the vegetables soften, about 15-17 minutes.
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2. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper and simmer for 30 minutes.
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3. Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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4. Serve the shrimp in warm bowls with white or brown rice.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1 cup finely chopped celery, 1 green or red bell pepper, seeded and finely 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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