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Quick Authentic Louisiana Shrimp Creole

Close-up of a bowl of flavorful shrimp creole with large seasoned shrimp and green peppers served over fluffy white rice.
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A fast and flavorful recipe for classic Shrimp Creole featuring a bold, spicy tomato-based sauce, ready for your weeknight table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 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 and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water until smooth to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
  6. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the sauce. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  8. Serve the Shrimp Creole hot over a bed of cooked white rice.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the chicken broth with dry white wine.
  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can pulse the cooked vegetables briefly with an immersion blender before adding the shrimp.
  • This dish pairs well with simple green salad or crusty French bread.

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