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Easy & Authentic 30-Minute Shrimp Creole Recipe

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Bring the bold, flavorful heart of Louisiana to your kitchen with this quick and easy Shrimp Creole recipe. This one-pot dish is ready in 30 minutes and captures classic New Orleans flavor without a long roux process.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (use your best Creole seasoning blend)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste for spicy shrimp dishes)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooked white rice, for serving (Flavorful shrimp over rice is essential)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery (the Holy Trinity). Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the Creole sauce simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the sauce. Stir gently to coat.
  6. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Avoid overcooking the shrimp.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper as needed.
  8. Serve your Shrimp Creole immediately over fluffy cooked white rice for a complete Louisiana Shrimp Recipe dinner.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, you can add 1/4 cup of tomato paste with the spices.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • This recipe is a great base for Weeknight Seafood Meals; add sliced Andouille sausage with the vegetables if desired.

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