Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 10 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 medium-size red bell peppers, cut in 1/4-inch dice; 1 1/2 celery ribs, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced thin; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder, preferably without cumin; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 10 ounces plum tomatoes, cored and cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon coarse salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium-size red bell peppers, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 celery ribs, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder, preferably without cumin
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 ounces plum tomatoes, cored and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Place butter in a 2 1/2-quart dish.
2
Cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
3
Whisk in flour.
4
Cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes.
5
Stir in garlic and onion.
6
Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
7
Stir in peppers, celery, thyme, oregano and chili powder.
8
Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
9
Remove from oven.
10
Push vegetables toward center of dish and arrange shrimp around the inside rim.
11
Place tomatoes over shrimp and vegetables.
12
Cover tightly with a lid or microwave plastic wrap.
13
Cook 2 minutes.
14
Prick plastic to release steam.
15
Uncover and stir well.
16
Re-cover and cook for 2 minutes.
17
Prick plastic, if using, to release steam.
18
Remove from oven and uncover.
19
Stir in pepper sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 10 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and chopped, 1 large onion, 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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