EASY CLASSIC SHRIMP CREOLE

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 Tbsp butter (unsalted)
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery (about 3 small ribs)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
5 cloves garlic (minced)
2 Tbsp flour (all-purpose)
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz, with juice)
1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp hot sauce (use less if you don't want it spicy, more if you like the heat)
1-1/2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined with the tails removed)
1 tsp Creole seasoning (I used Tony Chachere's)
1 Tbsp green onion tops (chopped, optional garnish)
2 cups cooked white rice (cook according to the directions on the package)

Steps:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and green pepper. Sauté and stir for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, and flour; stir to combine.
Add diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat, cover pan and let simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
While the tomato sauce simmers, add the Creole seasoning to the shrimp and toss to combine. Also, this is a good time to cook your rice.
Add the shrimp to the tomato mixture. Stir and cook for about 3-4 minutes or just until the shrimp are cooked through.
Serve with white rice and if desired garnish with the chopped green onion tops.