Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons flour; 4 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (to taste); 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; ½ cup chicken broth or ½ cup water, more if needed; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined; thyme, Italian parsley; 3 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons flour
4 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 small bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (to taste)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup chicken broth or ½ cup water, more if needed
2 bay leaves
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined
thyme, Italian parsley
3 cups cooked rice

1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; stir in flour.
2
Cook, stirring, until roux is light brown, about 3 minutes; add celery, onions and bell pepper; lower heat to medium.
3
Cook and stir, until vegetables soften, about 4 minutes.
4
Add garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
5
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, dried thyme, salt, black and red pepper; raise heat to high; heat to a boil.
6
Lower to a simmer; add the bay leaves.
7
Cover.
8
Cook until flavors marry about 25 minutes.
9
Uncover; add more broth or water to desired consistency.
10
Raise heat to medium high; stir in shrimp.
11
Cook until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes.
12
Cover; remove from heat; set aside until flavors come together, about 5 minutes.
13
Serve over cooked rice.

848

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 olive oil, 3 tablespoons flour, 4 stalks celery, finely chopped, 1 large onion, 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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