Description
Louisiana Shrimp Creole is a classic, flavorful dish from Louisiana featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich and spicy tomato sauce with aromatic vegetables and traditional Creole seasonings. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat and robust herbs, this dish embodies the vibrant soul of Creole cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Sauces
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot pepper sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
Seasonings
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Creole seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
Protein
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat to create a flavorful foundation for your dish.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until they are tender and fragrant, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and seasonings: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, Creole seasoning, dried oregano, dried basil, and bay leaf. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 20 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Cook shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn opaque, approximately 5-7 minutes. This ensures the shrimp is perfectly cooked and tender.
- Final touches: Remove the bay leaf from the sauce before serving. Serve your Louisiana Shrimp Creole hot, ideally over rice or with crusty bread.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot pepper sauce according to your preference.
- For an authentic touch, serve this dish over steamed white rice.
- Use fresh shrimp if available for best flavor and texture.
- Creole seasoning blends vary; ensure yours includes paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne for authentic flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole, Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: Louisiana Shrimp Creole, Creole shrimp recipe, spicy shrimp stew, Creole cooking, Louisiana seafood dish
