Quick & Easy Shrimp Creole Recipe

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Quick & Easy Shrimp Creole Recipe

If you're craving a hearty, flavorful dish that’s packed with zesty spices, this Shrimp Creole recipe is perfect for you! With a combination of tender shrimp, aromatic vegetables, and a savory Creole sauce, this dish is a crowd-pleaser. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice, it’s the ultimate comfort food with a spicy kick.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: Shrimp Creole

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 cup white rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion diced small
2 ribs Dandy® celery diced small
1 medium green bell pepper diced small
3 large cloves garlic minced
1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning or more to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
Louisiana-style hot sauce such as Tabasco, to taste
1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
Chopped fresh parsley to taste

Instructions

Cook the Rice: Begin by cooking the rice according to the package directions. Set it aside and keep it warm.
Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Cook and stir for about 7-10 minutes, until the vegetables become tender and fragrant.
Make the Creole Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together. If you like your dish with a little more heat, feel free to add extra Creole seasoning or a few dashes of hot sauce to taste.
Cook the Shrimp: Turn the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Stir and cook until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
Serve and Garnish: To serve, spoon the shrimp and Creole sauce over a bed of warm rice. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and add more hot sauce if desired for extra heat.

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