Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 14 oz can diced tomatoes; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 tsp Creole seasoning; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups cooked white rice

Plump shrimp simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic onion, bell pepper, and celery. A classic Southern favorite served warm over rice.

45 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDinnerStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tsp Creole seasoning
1 bay leaf
3 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup diced celery stalks, cooking for 6 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Pour in 14 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 cup tomato sauce, 2 tsp Creole seasoning, and 1 bay leaf, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
5

Add 1 lb peeled large shrimp and cook for 5 minutes until opaque and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
6

Discard bay leaf and serve sauce over warm 3 cups cooked white rice.

Questions

How long does Shrimp Creole keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Shrimp Creole?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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