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    Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

    By Chula King · January 7, 2018 · Updated April 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

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    Shrimp Creole is a classic New Orleans dish consisting of shrimp cooked in a spicy mixture of diced tomatoes & onion, celery & bell pepper.

    Shrimp Creole is a classic New Orleans dish with both Spanish and French undertones. It consists of shrimp cooked in a spicy mixture of diced tomatoes and the trinity of onion, celery and bell pepper. Traditionally, shrimp creole is served with cooked white rice. Add a piece of freshly baked crusty french bread for an amazing meal!

    Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

    Ingredients for Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole:

    I used the following ingredients for this delicious New Orleans classic: unsalted butter, onions, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, petit diced tomatoes, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, fresh shrimp, Creole seasoning, and chopped green onion tops. For the Creole seasoning, I used Emeril’s Essence.

    Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

    Making the Shrimp Creole:

    I started by melting the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Then, I added the trinity – onions, celery, and bell pepper. I cooked the trinity for about 10 minutes until the vegetables had started to soften.

    Next, I added the garlic, and cooked the mixture for about 30 seconds until the garlic was fragrant. Then, I added the flour, salt, sugar, and cayenne pepper. I gave the mixture a stir, and added the tomatoes, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.

    Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

    I brought the creole mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Then, I lowered the heat to low, covered the pan, and cooked it for about 30 minutes until the vegetables were tender.

    Meanwhile, I got the shrimp ready by mixing it with the Creole seasoning. After the tomato mixture had simmered for 30 minutes, I added the shrimp, and stirred to combine everything. I let the shrimp cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they were pink and cooked through.

    Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

    I served the Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole with white rice that I had cooked according to package instructions, and crusty french bread. Yum!

    Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

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    Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

    Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

    Chula King
    Shrimp Creole is a classic New Orleans dish consisting of shrimp cooked in a spicy mixture of diced tomatoes & the trinity - onion, celery and bell pepper.
    4.60 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Southern
    Servings 4
    Calories 464 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 cup chopped onions
    • ½ cup celery chopped
    • ½ cup green pepper seeded and chopped
    • 5 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • ÂĽ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ÂĽ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 14.5 ounce can petit diced tomatoes
    • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • ÂĽ teaspoon hot sauce or to taste
    • 1 ½ pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
    • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
    • 1 Tablespoon green onion tops chopped (for garnish)
    • 2 cups cooked white rice cooked according to package directions

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter in a large sauce pan, over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and green pepper. SautĂ© over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add salt, sugar, cayenne pepper, and flour; stir to combine. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil; cover pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
    • Toss the shrimp with Creole seasoning. Add to tomato mixture. Cook the shrimp ntil they are pink and cooked through,3 to 4 minutes.
    • Serve with white rice, garnished with chopped green onions.
    • Yield: 4 servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 41gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 458mgSodium: 1657mgPotassium: 676mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 970IUVitamin C: 36.5mgCalcium: 314mgIron: 5.7mg
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