Hello everybody, it’s Drew, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, shrimp creole. It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Shrimp Creole is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It’s easy, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It is appreciated by millions every day. They are nice and they look fantastic. Shrimp Creole is something that I have loved my entire life.
This shrimp creole does just that. It's a memorable dish that truly packs a punch. 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.
To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook shrimp creole using 21 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Shrimp Creole:
- Take 1.5 pounds medium-large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Take 1 lemon, juiced
- Prepare 2 Tbs. Cajun seasoning
- Prepare 2 Tbs. olive oil
- Get 2 Tbs. butter
- Get 1.5 cup seasoned shrimp stock
- Make ready 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- Make ready 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- Get 1 celery stalk, sliced / chopped
- Make ready 2 Tbs. tomato paste
- Take 1 (14 oz.) can of diced tomatoes
- Get 2 bay leaves
- Prepare 1-2 garlic cloves, mashed
- Take 1 Tsp. red pepper flakes
- Make ready 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
- Take 1 Tsp. hot sauce (optional)
- Make ready 1 cup okra, sliced (optional)
- Prepare 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Make ready Dash cayenne pepper
- Get Dash Filé powder (optional)
- Make ready 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
I added paprika, extra worsteshire, red pepper flakes, seasoning salt and a healthy. I will have to say that adding the bacon to the mix is what really turns this dish into a gourmet crowd pleaser! Also, we were lavish with the cayenne pepper. Served over white long grain rice. bon appetit!
Instructions to make Shrimp Creole:
- Prepare the shrimp and reserve the shells / tails. Place shrimp in a colander and rinse. Put the shrimp in a bowl; add lemon juice, mix, and then season the shrimp. Place in the refrigerator.
- Take the shells and tails and place in a small pot with 1.5 cups of water. Add a dash of Cajun or Old Bay seasonings and heat to a near boil, and then simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the liquid and reserve.
- Place a medium-large sized pot on medium heat. Add olive oil and butter. Swirl the butter and olive oil around in the pot. Let the melted butter foam a bit.
- Add in the “holy trinity” (pepper, onion, & celery), season this, and sauté for 5-6 minutes until slightly wilted. Add the paste, stir to coat the vegetables, and heat for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp stock, tomatoes (with liquid), bay leaves, garlic, and pepper flakes. Bring this to a slight boil and reduce to a simmer; continue to heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, and okra. Continue to cook for 15 minutes. Raise the heat to medium and add the shrimp and cook until they are pink. About 10 minutes. Add the green onions, and carefully stir.
- Turn off the heat; add a bit of cayenne and Filé powder, and cover the pot slightly to keep warm. Serve with white rice, grits, and/or garlic toasted bread. Top the dish off with parsley.
Shrimp Creole originated in South Louisiana where gulf shrimp are plentiful. The shrimp are simmered in a spicy tomato sauce and the dish is served over rice. It makes a great one-pot meal for family gatherings or potlucks. Louisiana Cookin' is the only national magazine for the connoisseur of Louisiana's unique culture, cuisine, and travel destinations. Shrimp Creole is a classic Louisiana dish, one of the easiest to make.
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