Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsps. olive oil; 3 assorted peppers, seeded, sliced thin; 1 hot banana pepper, seeded and sliced thin; 2 firm tomatoes sliced thin; 3 cloves garlic chopped fine; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 c catsup; 1lb medium to large shrimp, shelled and deveined; water for desired consistency; 1 cup brown rice; 2 cups water to cook rice

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in wide bottomed pan to smoking point
2
Saute shrimp until translucency is gone
3
Remove shrimp, set aside.
4
Add mor oil if needed, saute remaining ingredients except liquids.
5
When vegetables are soft add liquids, catsup and water as desired.
6
Stir to incorporate all ingredients.
7
Add shrimp.
8
Cover
9
Cook rice according to directions on package or 2 to 1 Two cups water and one cup rice.
10
Cook about twenty minutes. Turn rice onto large platter, pour shrimp creole over top. Remove bay leaf and serve.

755

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsps. olive oil, 3 assorted peppers, seeded, sliced thin, 1 hot banana pepper, seeded and sliced thin, 2 firm tomatoes sliced thin, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Creole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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