Best Creole Shrimp And Rice Recipes

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CREOLE SHRIMP AND RICE



Creole Shrimp and Rice image

From Family Circle, "A melting pot of traditions go into Creole dishes French, Spanish, African and Native American originating in the Louisiana Bayou." Adapted slightly.

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb frozen large shrimp, thawed, shelled, deveined
4 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 large onion, chopped
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup diced tomato
cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and season with 1 teaspoon of the Creole seasoning. Saute for 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil. Saute the carrots for about 5 minutes, until just softening. Add the peppers, onion, celery and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Scrape up any browned bits in bottom of skillet.
  • Add tomatoes and remaining Creole seasoning. Break up large tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Simmer, covered, for 7 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp and heat through. Serve with cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 956.8, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 9.8, Protein 18.3

CREOLE SHRIMP AND RICE



CREOLE SHRIMP AND RICE image

Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice $
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided $
3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined $$
1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup chopped onion $
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper $
1/2 cup chopped celery $
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
4 garlic cloves, minced $$
1 cup 1% low-fat milk $$
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour $
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered $
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • 1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle shrimp evenly with Creole seasoning and red pepper. Add shrimp to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan. 3. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Combine milk and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add tomatoes and black pepper to pan; cook 2 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Stir in shrimp; sprinkle with chives. Serve with rice.

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