Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Total Time

1 hr

 

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.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Southern

Servings: 4

Calories: 464 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup celery chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper seeded and chopped
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 14.5 ounce can petit diced tomatoes
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce or to taste
• 1 1/2 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

1. Melt butter in a large sauce pan, over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and green pepper. Sauté 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.
2. Toss the shrimp with Creole seasoning. Add to tomato mixture. Cook the shrimp ntil they are pink and cooked through,3 to 4 minutes.
3. Serve with white rice, garnished with chopped green onions.
4. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Creole

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 458mg 153%

Sodium 1657mg 69%

Potassium 676mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 41g 14%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 8g

Protein 41g 82%

Vitamin A 19.4%

Vitamin C 44.3%

Calcium 31.4%

Iron 31.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.