Best 8 Delicious Shrimp Creole Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this delectable creole shrimp dish, a symphony of bold spices and fresh ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic New Orleans recipe features succulent shrimp simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce made with the holy trinity of Creole cuisine: onions, celery, and bell peppers. Enhanced with a medley of zesty seasonings, including paprika, thyme, and cayenne, this dish offers a perfect balance of heat and savory flavors. Accompanied by fluffy rice, this authentic shrimp creole is a hearty and satisfying meal that captures the essence of Louisiana's culinary heritage. Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore variations of this beloved dish, including a spicy version for those who crave an extra kick, a mouthwatering seafood gumbo brimming with shrimp, crab, and okra, and a creamy etouffee that showcases the harmony of shrimp and rich sauce. Embark on a culinary adventure as you discover the diverse flavors and techniques that make these recipes true gems of Southern cooking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP CREOLE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups seafood stock or shrimp stock
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, in thick puree
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot sauce
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds large shrimp (about 32), shelled and deveined
4 tablespoons green onions, sliced for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil. Cook garlic, onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne and let caramelize. Add the seafood stock, tomatoes, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 35 minutes. Add shrimp and cook about 4 more minutes, until they are bright pink and cooked through. Garnish with green onions.

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.

DELICIOUS SHRIMP CREOLE



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We made this last night and it was delicious. If you like it spicy, add some more heat when cooking the vegetables.

Provided by Ron Lloyd

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped bell pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
½ cup tomato juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes; add diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Put flour into a large sealable plastic bag. Season flour with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to bag, close bag, and shake to coat shrimp in seasoned flour.
  • Stir tomato juice into the mixture in the Dutch oven. Reduce heat to low and cook until the juice reduces slightly, about 5 minutes; add shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Remove Dutch oven from heat and let the residual heat finish cooking the shrimp until they are bright pink and the meat is no longer translucent, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1399.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

QUICK SHRIMP CREOLE



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My mother made shrimp Creole when I was growing up, so I've carried on the family tradition. For extra kick, pass the Louisiana hot sauce. -Gina Norton, Wonder Lake, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups uncooked instant brown rice
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers and celery; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender., Stir in flour, oregano, pepper and salt until blended. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5-8 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally., Add shrimp; cook, covered, 4-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice and, if desired, hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g 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

SHRIMP CREOLE



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Much like gumbo, this shrimp and tomato stew starts with a roux that thickens and adds a distinct flavor (though many takes on shrimp Creole skip the roux altogether). Next, the "holy trinity" of Creole cooking - onion, celery and bell pepper - is simmered in the roux. You'll want to stir the bottom of the pot constantly to prevent the roux from sticking and burning, and make sure to keep a close eye: A burned roux can't be saved. Creole cuisine relishes improvisation, so feel free to add other veggies or a different protein, or omit the hot sauce and add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in its place. This spicy stew is traditionally served over steamed white rice, but is also delicious served over brown rice or other whole grains, like quinoa.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less, if desired)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons homemade or store-bought Creole seasoning
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (no salt added)
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 dried bay leaves
Fine sea salt and black pepper
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the optional Creole seasoning: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir together. The seasoning makes about 1/4 cup; store it in a closed container in a cool, dry place.
  • Toss the raw shrimp with 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning and set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven or large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Sprinkle the flour on top and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until a roux the color of peanut butter forms, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the onion, celery and bell pepper, increase the heat to medium and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Stir in 1/3 cup water, then the tomato sauce, hot sauce (if using), sugar, thyme, oregano, basil, bay leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally to make sure that the bottom doesn't burn. (If needed, add more water.)
  • Once the stew has thickened, add the seasoned shrimp and simmer until opaque and cooked through, about 5 minutes, turning each piece halfway through the cooking time. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes, uncovered. Sprinkle with scallions and parsley, and serve over steamed rice.

SHRIMPLY DELICIOUS CREOLE



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Make and share this Shrimply Delicious Creole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wilfong

Categories     Creole

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 (1 ounce) envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1/2 cup water
1 lb shrimp, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt margarine and cook celery and pepper till tender.
  • Add tomatoes and parsley.
  • Add onion soup mix blended with water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp, cook until pink.
  • Serve over hot rice.

EASY SHRIMP CREOLE



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I found this super-quick and easy shrimp recipe in a magazine years ago and have changed it to suit my taste. To speed things along, I cook the rice in the microwave, using chicken broth instead of water. I've only had compliments whenever I've served it. -Jean Gauthier, Rives Junction, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the soup, tomato juice, water, salsa, lemon juice, parsley, chili powder, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. , Add the shrimp; cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality shrimp. Look for shrimp that are firm and have a slight briny smell. Avoid shrimp that are mushy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Clean the shrimp properly. Remove the heads, shells, and tails from the shrimp. Rinse the shrimp thoroughly under cold water.
  • Season the shrimp well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to season the shrimp.
  • Cook the shrimp in a hot skillet. This will help to sear the shrimp and prevent them from becoming rubbery.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp. Overcooked shrimp will become tough and chewy. Cook the shrimp just until they are pink and opaque.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp is best served hot and fresh. You can serve it over rice, pasta, or grits.

Conclusion:

Shrimp Creole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover shrimp, and it can also be made with fresh shrimp. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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