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The Best Authentic & Quick Shrimp Creole

Close-up of vibrant Shrimp Creole with large shrimp in a rich red sauce served over fluffy white rice and garnished with parsley.
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Make this classic Louisiana-style Shrimp Creole for a bold, flavorful weeknight dinner. This recipe skips the roux and is ready in under 45 minutes, delivering tender shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce served perfectly over rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the sauce cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Remove the bay leaf. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the simmering sauce. Stir gently.
  6. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust salt or cayenne pepper if needed.
  8. Serve the Shrimp Creole immediately over hot cooked white rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For an authentic taste of New Orleans seafood dinner, use high-quality spices.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 5 minutes of simmering the shrimp.
  • This flavorful shrimp over rice dish pairs well with a simple green salad.

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