Shrimp Creole - Southeast Texas Style Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole - Southeast Texas Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, divided; 2 cups onions, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup red wine; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 bunch parsley, cleaned & finely chopped; 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled & deveined

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, divided
2 cups onions, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves
1 bunch parsley, cleaned & finely chopped
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled & deveined

1
In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup of the butter (reserving the other 1/4 cup for later)over medium heat.
2
Saute the onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic until tender.
3
Add the other 1/4 cup butter to the skillet and stir in until melted.
4
Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and stir until combined.
5
Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste and red wine, blending well.
6
At this point, add all the remaining ingredients except for the shrimp.
7
Let come to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
8
Add shrimp to simmering creole and stir to combine.
9
Cook approximately 10 more minutes, until shrimp turns pink and is done.
10
Remove bay leaves before serving.
11
Serve over hot cooked 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, divided, 2 cups onions, diced, 1 cup celery, diced, 1 cup green bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Creole - Southeast Texas Style 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 - Southeast Texas Style

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