Best New Orleans Shrimp Creole Recipes

NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions, green pepper and celery in 5 tablespoons butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, picante sauce and parsley. , In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the broth, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Stir into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add the shrimp, mushrooms, olives and green onions. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Serve over rice.

NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes.
• With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a plate, leaving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in (the best part!) Reduce heat to medium.
• Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and sauté until tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, vinegar, mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper.
• Return bacon to pan.
• Simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add wine and shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes.

NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, heat the white wine over medium heat until it boils slightly; add in the onions, celery, peppers and garlic. Saute for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the okra, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Add in the shrimp and continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Spoon stew into bowls and top with a scoop of cooked brown rice.