Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Creole is a delicious and flavorful dish originating from Louisiana. It typically consists of shrimp cooked in a tomato-based sauce with vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and celery, seasoned with spices like garlic, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves. The dish is often served over rice and garnished with green onions or parsley. It's a popular Southern dish known for its rich and bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup of chicken broth or seafood broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cooked rice for serving
- green onions chopped or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and thyme. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Shrimp Creole over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 18g (36%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 144mg (48%)Sodium: 1074mg (47%)Potassium: 529mg (15%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 719IU (14%)Vitamin C: 40mg (48%)Calcium: 118mg (12%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
