Shrimp Creole

This Shrimp Creole recipe is tender shrimp cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, vegetables and seasonings, then served over white rice. A comfort food classic that is easy to prepare, yet elegant enough to serve to company.

Course Main

Cuisine Cajun

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 292kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion finely diced
1/2 cup celery finely diced
1 green bell pepper finely diced
2 teaspoons garlic minced
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup seafood or chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce or to taste
1 1/2 pounds medium to large shrimp
1/4 cup green onions sliced, plus more for garnish if desired
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish if desired
steamed white rice for serving

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, bell pepper and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sauce has started to thicken.
Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and opaque.
Stir in the green onions and parsley. Garnish with additional herbs if desired, then serve immediately with rice.

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Notes

I prefer to use a larger sized shrimp for this recipe, such as 26-30 or 31-40 count. Small shrimp will also work, just be careful not to overcook them!
Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I recommend reheating this dish on the stove over low heat.
This recipe is written for a medium heat level. If you prefer spicier food, feel free to add more hot sauce to taste.

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