Description
A flavorful dish balancing succulent shrimp with a rich tomato-based sauce, embodying the essence of Creole cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion, celery, and bell peppers finely.
- Sauté the holy trinity: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil, then add onions, celery, and bell peppers. Cook until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and seasonings. Stir to combine everything.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Introduce the shrimp into the sauce and simmer until they are pink and opaque, approximately 3–5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the shrimp creole over cooked rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg