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Easy Shrimp Creole Recipe

Quick and Easy Shrimp Creole Recipe for Weeknight Wins

Easy Shrimp Creole Recipe that takes just half an hour to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Can be substituted with olive oil or butter.
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion Yellow onion can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Can swap for red or yellow bell pepper.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 stalks Celery Stalks Can be omitted.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Garlic powder is an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Use homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
For the Sauce
  • 28 ounces Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes Regular crushed tomatoes can be used.
  • 1 cup Water Adjust for desired sauce thickness.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Omit for Keto or Whole30.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Hot Sauce Optional.
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp (peeled, deveined) Fresh or frozen.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 chopped sweet onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1 diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Incorporate 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and 2 bay leaves. Add a 28-ounce can of fire-roasted crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce if desired.
  6. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turn bright pink and opaque.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are cooked until pink and opaque for best texture. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon for added flavor.

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