Description
The Best Shrimp Creole combines plump shrimp, a zesty tomato sauce, and the essential Creole ‘trinity’ of bell pepper, celery, and onion, creating a flavorful and vibrant dish that will transport you to Louisiana.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (or to taste)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery (the Creole ‘trinity’) and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Then, add the diced tomatoes with their juices and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bay leaf, sugar, and Creole seasoning. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Increase heat to medium and add shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove bay leaf.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and hot sauce as desired. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over cooked white rice.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add extra hot sauce or Creole seasoning to taste.
- Serve with side dishes like buttery cornbread, steamed okra, or a green salad for a complete meal.
- If you have leftovers, they will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
