World's Easiest Creole Shrimp! Recipe

Name: World's Easiest Creole Shrimp!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped; 12 large hotel onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery & leaves; 3 garlic cloves, mashed and minced; 1 cup white wine; 8 ounces tomato and basil pasta sauce; 1 dash cayenne, to taste; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste); 1 teaspoon black pepper; ⅓ cup organic lime juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 lb shrimp, frozen, tail-off, peeled and deveined 41-50 ct shrimp with bag juices. (Defrosted in bag overnight); tony chacere's more spice seasoning (Spicy Hot)

Servings: persons

12 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
12 large hotel onion, chopped
2 stalks celery & leaves
3 garlic cloves, mashed and minced
1 cup white wine
8 ounces tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 dash cayenne, to taste
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup organic lime juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb shrimp, frozen, tail-off, peeled and deveined 41-50 ct shrimp with bag juices. (Defrosted in bag overnight)
tony chacere's more spice seasoning (Spicy Hot)

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["Prep the first four ingredients and set aside.", "In a large pot (2 quart or larger), heat 3 tbs of olive oil.", "Enough to just cover bottom of pan.", "heat oil over MEDIUM heat and when a piece of celery leaf 'dances' in the oil, add the ingredients, stirring gently until all items are lightly coated in olive oil and you begin to smell each individual item.", "then add the white wine, pasta sauce and cayenne.", "Bring to a gentle boil.", "Once boiling, add pepper flakes, black pepper, butter and lime juice.", "Stir gently and frequently until the butter is melted.", "Bring to full boil.", "ADD shrimp (with juices in bag).", "Stir to mix flavors, add the Creole seasoning and allow to cook in the remaining heat of the pot until shrimp turns pink.", "cover and REMOVE from heat and let it rest while you prepare to serve.", "If you like more ""sauce"

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 12 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped, 12 large hotel onion, chopped, 2 stalks celery & leaves, 3 garlic cloves, mashed and minced, and more.

Yes, World's Easiest Creole Shrimp! 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.

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World's Easiest Creole Shrimp!

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