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THE BEST SHRIMP CREOLE



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This New Orleans-inspired dish is one I've been making for clients for as long as I've been a personal chef and this recipe never fails to please!

Provided by By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Categories     Fish and Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1 medium green bell pepper (seeds and membrane removed finely chopped)
2-3 stalks (ribs) celery (you want about the same amount as green bell pepper)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 can (15-ounce) tomato sauce
1 cup water (approximately to rinse out the can)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count, peeled and deveined, tail removed)
Tabasco sauce (to taste)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus sprigs for garnish
Lemon wedges
Cooked rice (for serving)

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter over medium-high heat in a skillet or saute pan. Add the onion, pepper and celery.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook approximately 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are very soft, adjusting heat as necessary so vegetables don't burn.
  • Add the garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, cayenne pepper and bay leaf. Stir briefly.
  • Add the tomato sauce, water and Worcestershire.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 8-10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes or until just firm.
  • Add hot sauce, salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Remove bay leaf, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with hot, cooked rice and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 379 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 701 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

EASY SHRIMP CREOLE



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Enjoy the taste of Louisiana Cajun cookin' any night of the week with a classic one pot meal! This Shrimp Creole is an easy and healthy dinner recipe that's ready in about 30 minutes!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, NOT drained
½ cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Hot sauce (to taste)
1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp ((I used "extra large" 16-20 count per pound shrimp))
For serving: cooked rice; chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven (about 5 minutes). Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked bacon, but leave the drippings in the pan.
  • Add bell pepper, onion, celery and garlic to the skillet with the reserved drippings. Cook over medium-high heat, just until soft (about 3-4 minutes). Add tomatoes, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low; simmer until thick, stirring occasionally (about 7-10 minutes). Add shrimp and cook just until pink (about 5 minutes). Serve over rice and garnish with cooked bacon and fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the recipe, Calories 236 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 299 mg, Sodium 2412 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g

SHRIMP CREOLE



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If you've ever made a trip to Louisiana, you'll be familiar with this shrimp dish. In a state where the shrimp is plentiful and the spices are too, locals have to dream up recipes that will do justice to the ingredients used in them.This shrimp creole does just that. It's a memorable dish that truly packs a punch. It comes together in under an hour-45 minutes to be exact-and it uses ingredients you already have in your pantry. Rice and diced tomatoes make up the base of the dish, while the additions of bell peppers, onion, celery, bay leaf, parsley, and red pepper add flavor and spice. Our Test Kitchen recommends that if you want to go even spicier, you can tap some hot sauce into the mix or throw in as much crushed red pepper as it takes to make you feel the heat. It truly couldn't be easier to cook up this dish tonight. It's one of those recipes that will make you wonder why you didn't try it before, and it will quickly become a go-to in your recipe box. Don't you want to try this Louisiana classic? Round up a catch of shrimp and put our favorite shrimp creole recipe on the table tonight.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
2 medium-size green bell peppers, finely chopped
1 medium onion, minced (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 pound peeled and deveined medium-size raw shrimp (26/30 count)
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small Dutch oven over medium heat; add bell pepper and next 7 ingredients, and sauté 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Add shrimp; cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve immediately over rice in shallow bowls.

MOM'S SHRIMP CREOLE



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The seasoning in this recipe is just wonderful...perfect amount, perfect flavor. We put our shrimp in towards the end of the cooking time rather than leave it in the whole 60 minutes. It turned out great!

Provided by LYNDA LOOSE

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 celery, chopped
4 Tbsp bacon fat
2 Tbsp flour
1 tsp salt and pepper
3 Tbsp chili powder (hot if you like)
2 c water
3 c crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp vinegar
1 1/3 c medium shrimp (cleaned)
1 1/2 c fresh okra, cut up in bite size pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Saute celery, onion, okra and shrimp in bacon fat.
  • 2. Add tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, vinegar and sugar.
  • 3. Mix enough water and flour to make a creamy sauce. Add gradually remaining water. Simmer 60 minutes.
  • 4. Mom always put it over brown rice, wonderful salad and garlic bread. Gosh, I hope you like it. We love it.
  • 5. NOTE: I know y'all are questioning the length of time cooking the shrimp. This is a very old recipe and the older ladies back in the day cooked everything possibly longer than needed. I have added the shrimp at the end and it was wonderful. It is up to you.

MOM'S SHRIMP CREOLE



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Simple, tasty and impressive for guests. What more could you want?? Serve with green salad and garlic bread!

Provided by naptime4julie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup frozen okra, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 lb shrimp, uncooked and peeled
1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Saute green pepper, celery and onion in veg oil until tender. Set aside.
  • Combine in large saucepan: frozen okra, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, worstishire sauce, salt, pepper, cornstarch and cooked veggies. Heat until lightly boiling. Simmer 5-10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp 5 minutes before ready to serve. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  • Serve over hot white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 147.2, Sodium 620.3, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7.7, Protein 19.9

SHRIMP CREOLE



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Much like gumbo, this shrimp and tomato stew starts with a roux that thickens and adds a distinct flavor (though many takes on shrimp Creole skip the roux altogether). Next, the "holy trinity" of Creole cooking - onion, celery and bell pepper - is simmered in the roux. You'll want to stir the bottom of the pot constantly to prevent the roux from sticking and burning, and make sure to keep a close eye: A burned roux can't be saved. Creole cuisine relishes improvisation, so feel free to add other veggies or a different protein, or omit the hot sauce and add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in its place. This spicy stew is traditionally served over steamed white rice, but is also delicious served over brown rice or other whole grains, like quinoa.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less, if desired)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons homemade or store-bought Creole seasoning
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (no salt added)
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 dried bay leaves
Fine sea salt and black pepper
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the optional Creole seasoning: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir together. The seasoning makes about 1/4 cup; store it in a closed container in a cool, dry place.
  • Toss the raw shrimp with 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning and set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven or large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Sprinkle the flour on top and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until a roux the color of peanut butter forms, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the onion, celery and bell pepper, increase the heat to medium and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Stir in 1/3 cup water, then the tomato sauce, hot sauce (if using), sugar, thyme, oregano, basil, bay leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally to make sure that the bottom doesn't burn. (If needed, add more water.)
  • Once the stew has thickened, add the seasoned shrimp and simmer until opaque and cooked through, about 5 minutes, turning each piece halfway through the cooking time. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes, uncovered. Sprinkle with scallions and parsley, and serve over steamed rice.

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