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Super Easy Shrimp Creole Recipe

by Annmarie
The Best Shrimp Creole Recipe is a classic New Orleans dish that’s flavorful, vibrant, and surprisingly simple to prepare. This Creole favorite skips the roux, focusing instead on a robust tomato-based sauce enriched with the holy trinity of Cajun cooking—onions, celery, and bell peppers—alongside garlic, Creole spices, and tender shrimp.

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a centerpiece for special gatherings, delivering authentic Louisiana flavors in just 45 minutes. Serve over fluffy white rice to soak up every last drop of the bold and zesty sauce for a meal that’s sure to transport your taste buds to the Big Easy!

Super Easy Shrimp Creole Recipe

Super Easy Shrimp Creole Recipe

Super Easy Shrimp Creole Recipe

The Best Shrimp Creole Recipe is a classic New Orleans dish that's flavorful, vibrant, and surprisingly simple to prepare. This Creole favorite skips the roux, focusing instead on a robust tomato-based sauce enriched with the holy trinity of Cajun cooking—onions, celery, and bell peppers—alongside garlic, Creole spices, and tender shrimp.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion - finely chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper - seeds and membrane removed finely chopped
  • 2-3 stalks (ribs) celery - chopped (you want about the same amount as green bell pepper)
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun/Creole seasoning - or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can (15-ounce) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water - about half the can to rinse it out
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp - 16-20 count, peeled and deveined, tail removed
  • Tabasco sauce - to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus sprigs for garnish
  • Lemon wedges
  • Cooked rice - for serving

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