Description
Shrimp Creole is a delightful dish from Louisiana featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce made from tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and spices, typically served over white rice.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 lb (450 g), peeled and deveined
- Diced Tomatoes: 14.5 oz (410 g) can
- Bell Pepper: 1 medium, diced
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Celery: 2 stalks, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Cajun Seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- Bay Leaves: 2
- Worcestershire Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken Broth: 2 cups (480 ml)
- Long-Grain White Rice: 1 cup (200 g)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Fresh Parsley: chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the rice by bringing 2 cups of chicken broth or water to a boil, adding 1 cup of long-grain white rice, reducing heat, covering, and simmering for 18-20 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, then sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and celery for 5-7 minutes.
- Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth, mixing well.
- Add the shrimp and bay leaves, simmering for 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the shrimp and sauce over the fluffy rice, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp to prevent toughness.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Let the sauce simmer to develop flavors.
- Ensure the rice is fluffy by following cooking instructions carefully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp Creole, Cajun cuisine, seafood, Louisiana recipe