Best 5 Creole Style Shrimp Loaves Recipes

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**Creole-Style Shrimp Loaves: A Taste of Louisiana's Coastal Cuisine**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with our collection of Creole-style shrimp loaves. These delectable loaves are a symphony of succulent shrimp enveloped in a flavorful breading, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic dish, ensuring an exciting culinary journey.

Immerse yourself in the bold and spicy flavors of our classic Creole shrimp loaf, featuring a generous helping of aromatic bell peppers, onions, and celery, all seasoned to perfection with a blend of Creole spices. If you prefer a milder taste, our mild Creole shrimp loaf is the perfect choice, with a harmonious blend of herbs and spices that will tantalize your taste buds without overwhelming them.

For those who love a bit of heat, our spicy Creole shrimp loaf is a fiery delight. A combination of cayenne pepper, paprika, and chili powder adds a?️ zesty kick that will leave your taste buds dancing. And for those with a sophisticated palate, our gourmet Creole shrimp loaf is a masterpiece, featuring a medley of sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese, all enveloped in a creamy sauce.

No matter your preference, our Creole-style shrimp loaves are sure to satisfy your cravings for a delectable and authentic Louisiana dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP CREOLE



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If you've ever made a trip to Louisiana, you'll be familiar with this shrimp dish. In a state where the shrimp is plentiful and the spices are too, locals have to dream up recipes that will do justice to the ingredients used in them.This shrimp creole does just that. It's a memorable dish that truly packs a punch. It comes together in under an hour-45 minutes to be exact-and it uses ingredients you already have in your pantry. Rice and diced tomatoes make up the base of the dish, while the additions of bell peppers, onion, celery, bay leaf, parsley, and red pepper add flavor and spice. Our Test Kitchen recommends that if you want to go even spicier, you can tap some hot sauce into the mix or throw in as much crushed red pepper as it takes to make you feel the heat. It truly couldn't be easier to cook up this dish tonight. It's one of those recipes that will make you wonder why you didn't try it before, and it will quickly become a go-to in your recipe box. Don't you want to try this Louisiana classic? Round up a catch of shrimp and put our favorite shrimp creole recipe on the table tonight.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
2 medium-size green bell peppers, finely chopped
1 medium onion, minced (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 pound peeled and deveined medium-size raw shrimp (26/30 count)
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small Dutch oven over medium heat; add bell pepper and next 7 ingredients, and sauté 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Add shrimp; cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve immediately over rice in shallow bowls.

CREOLE STYLE SHRIMP LOAVES



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This was a recipe I actually got from my God son, who asked me to make this for him and it was the best shrimp sandwich I ever had! His family is Creole and his grandmother use to own a resteraunt and I'm pretty sure the recipe was hers. For a sandwich, it's slightly time consuming as you must remove the tail from the shrimp,...

Provided by Anna Sims

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp (deveined and peeled))
3/4 c corn meal
1/2 c flour
2 eggs
6 french rolls
miracle whip or mayonaise (your preference)
lettuce
tomatoes sliced
sweet bread & butter chip pickles
tabasco hot sauce
to taste garlic salt, season salt, obay seasoning and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Clean shrimp, devein, peel and remove tail, then season
  • 2. To make batter; beat eggs in small bowl, combine corn meal and flour in seperate bowl and coat shrimp in eggs, then in flour and corn meal mixture
  • 3. Fry shrimp on medium to medium high heat or in deep fryer
  • 4. While shrimp is frying, butter French rolls and toast in oven and slice tomatoes and lettuce for sandwiches
  • 5. Once French rolls are toasted and shrimp is cooked, build sandwiches by first spreading miracle whip on rolls, then lining shrimp across rolls, then lettuce, then tomatoes, then pickles, then sprinkle desired amount of hot sauce

SHRIMP CREOLE



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 cups tomato concasse, juice reserved
2 cups shrimp stock or water
2 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Steamed rice for garnish
Chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil and make a dark roux with flour. Combine onion, celery, green pepper and garlic to make a mirepoix and add to roux. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and their juice, shrimp stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Season to taste with salt and cayenne. To serve, ladle over steamed rice and garnish with parsley.

SHRIMP WITH CREOLE SAUCE



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Dip into this zippy Creole-style sauce and you'll never crave seafood sauce again. Chunky but not too spicy, the tantalizing tomato blend complements cold shrimp or cooked seafood.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 celery rib with leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
36 cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in oil for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; add juice to skillet. Mash tomatoes and add to skillet. Stir in the parsley, water, tomato paste, lime juice and seasonings. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve warm with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LOUISIANA SHRIMP CREOLE II



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Tomatoes and shrimp cooked up with garlic and onions - this Gulf Coast tradition will have you dreaming of the bayou. This recipe can either be a main dish or a side dish. You can make it as hot as you want, just add more chili powder and hot sauce. Serve over hot rice.

Provided by Katrina Berry

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup finely diced onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic; cook until tender.
  • Mix in cornstarch. Stir in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and red pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 677.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, large shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh shrimp, you can use frozen shrimp that has been thawed and patted dry.
  • Be sure to chop the shrimp into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the shrimp loaves, such as Creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Serve the shrimp loaves with your favorite dipping sauce, such as Creole sauce, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Creole-style shrimp loaves are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a quick and easy weeknight meal. With their combination of fresh shrimp, flavorful seasonings, and crispy breading, shrimp loaves are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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