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Shrimp Creole plated 3

Shrimp Creole

Discover the flavors of Louisiana with this shrimp creole recipe. This is a one-pot wonder that will transport your taste buds to Louisiana.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Calories: 274

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup tomato diced
  • 1 1/2 tsp creole seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 oz canned diced tomato
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp hot sauce or to taste
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup seafood stock or chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 lb shrimp
  • 1/2 tbsp Bayou City Garlic Pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp Bayou City All Purpose Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup green onion
  • parsley for garnish
  • Minute Instant Basmati Rice for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large sauce pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2.  Add the onions, peppers, and celery to the pan.
  3. Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne. Saute the vegetables until they are wilted, about 6 to 8 minutes. 
  4. Stir in the bay leaves, tomatoes, and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer; continue to cook for 15 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl whisk the flour and water together and add the mixture to the tomatoes. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  6. Add the shrimp stock, Worcestershire and hot sauce and continue to cook for 10 minutes longer.
  7. Season the shrimp with Bayou City Seasonings and add them to the pot. Cook the shrimp until they are pink and cooked through,about 6 to 7 minutes. 
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the green onions and parsley.
  9. Serve with Minute Basmati rice