Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole

An easy recipe for classic Louisiana-style Shrimp Creole! 

Prep Time 10 mins  Cook Time 20 mins  Total Time 30 mins

Course: Main CourseCuisine: SouthernServings: 4 peopleCalories: 402kcalAuthor: Marissa

Ingredients 

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion diced small
• 2 ribs celery diced small
• 1 medium green bell pepper diced small
• 3 large garlic cloves minced
• 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning or more
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• Louisiana-style hot sauce such as Tabasco brand, to taste
• 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
• chopped fresh parsley to taste

Instructions

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, celery and garlic; cook and stir for 7-10 minutes until tender.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add tomatoes with juice, Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf; stir and simmer 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. If desired, add more Creole seasoning and hot sauce to taste.
• Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Serve over hot white rice, sprinkled with desired amount of chopped fresh parsley.