Description
A flavorful and spicy shrimp dish cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce, perfect for serving over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the Shrimp Creole over cooked white rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or include diced jalapeños.
- Substitute the shrimp with chicken or sausage for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg