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Yield: 4 servings

Shrimp Creole

This Louisiana Shrimp Creole recipe has a rich and savory tomato sauce, with just the right amount of spice, to make it truly irresistible! Serve it over white rice with a few green onions on top and you'll have a delicious one-pot dinner in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery, about 3 stalks celery
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped. (reserve 1/4 cup for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes*
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined

Instructions 

  • 1. In a heavy bottom skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, green onion and garlic. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
    Skillet with chopped onion, celery and bell pepper. Shrimp and seasonings on the side of the skillet
  • 2. Stir in the tomato sauce and paste, stirring until well blended. Continue to simmer over low heat for 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
    Skillet with tomato sauce and cooked chopped onions, celery, bell pepper
  • 3. Add the red pepper flakes and creole seasoning, stir to combine. Add the shrimp and continue to cook over low heat stirring often, until shrimp are cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes.
    Raw shrimp in a skillet with red sauce and bell peppers.
  • 4. Serve immediately over rice with extra chopped green onions on top for garnish.
    Close up of Creole shrimp over white rice.

Notes

*You can omit the red pepper flakes if you do not like any spice. 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes will make your Shrimp Creole a mild level of spicy. Feel free to double or triple the amount of red pepper flakes depending on the amount of spice you enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 341kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 57g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 429mg, Sodium: 860mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 7g
© Ellen
Cuisine: Cajun
Category: Shrimp and Crawfish