Best Authentic Shrimp Creole Recipes

AUTHENTIC SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• Cook onion, celery and garlic in hot oil until tender but not brown.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings.
• Simmer uncovered about 45 minutes.
• Mix cornstarch and 2 teaspoon water, stir into sauce.
• Add shrimp, simmer until done (about 5 minutes).
• Serve with yellow rice.

AUTHENTIC SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the peel. Place peels in a small saucepan, add water to cover. Bring to a boil, let cook for 15 minutes. Strain and remove broth. Discard peels. Place oil in large heavy pot and place over medium heat. Add onions, green peppers and celery. Saute, stirring until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomates, salt, peppers, bay leaves, thyme, sugar and shrimp stock. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp, cook until they turn pink, 5 to 7 minutes. (Do NOT overcook) Discard bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and parsley. Serve over steaming, fluffy rice.

AUTHENTIC SPICY SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• Over medium heat make a roux with the vegetable oil and flour.
• Stir continuously until the roux is the color of a paper bag.
• Add bell pepper, garlic, green onions and Tabasco.
• Keep cooking until the veggies get soft.
• Add the tomato paste and the water, making sure to mix well.
• Add shrimp; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes over low heat, making sure to stir every once and a while.
• Uncover and cook until desired consistency.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and Cajun seasoning if desired.
• Serve over hot white rice with french bread on the side to soak up the juices.