Hey everyone, it’s Louise, welcome to my recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, shrimp creole. It is one of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
Shrimp Creole is one of the most popular of recent trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It’s easy, it is quick, it tastes delicious. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Shrimp Creole is something that I’ve loved my entire life.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano, and cayenne and. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. 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
- Get 1 lemon, juiced
- Get 2 Tbs. Cajun seasoning
- Prepare 2 Tbs. olive oil
- Make ready 2 Tbs. butter
- Get 1.5 cup seasoned shrimp stock
- Get 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- Make ready 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- Make ready 1 celery stalk, sliced / chopped
- Make ready 2 Tbs. tomato paste
- Get 1 (14 oz.) can of diced tomatoes
- Make ready 2 bay leaves
- Get 1-2 garlic cloves, mashed
- Take 1 Tsp. red pepper flakes
- Prepare 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
- Take 1 Tsp. hot sauce (optional)
- Get 1 cup okra, sliced (optional)
- Prepare 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Take Dash cayenne pepper
- Make ready Dash Filé powder (optional)
- Take 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
This was a great "base" recipes for shrimp creole. As one user stated, the sauce just tasted like tomatoes. I also had to add aaaaaalot of seasoning to the sauce to give it some flavor. I added paprika, extra worsteshire, red pepper flakes, seasoning salt and a healthy.
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.
I also had to add aaaaaalot of seasoning to the sauce to give it some flavor. I added paprika, extra worsteshire, red pepper flakes, seasoning salt and a healthy. Shrimp Creole has always been a mainstay in our southern family. 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.
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