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Shrimp Creole

Spice things up with this bold and flavorful shrimp creole, featuring tender shrimp, hearty tomatoes, and zesty Cajun spices. It's the perfect one-pot meal to impress your family and friends!

Robyn H
Community Member
August 17, 2023

Under 30 minutes

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Shrimp Creole

Under 30 minutes

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

for 1 serving

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt, and more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • 5 oz shrimp (300 g), peeled and deveined
  • ¾ teaspoon oil
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 celery, sliced
  • ½ bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • ½ tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup water (60 mL)
  • black pepper
  • 1 ½ green onions, sliced

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 753
  • Fat 44g
  • Carbs 31g
  • Fiber 6g
  • Sugar 13g
  • Protein 59g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Mix ⅛ tsp salt and baking soda in a bowl. Place shrimp in bowl and mix to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Next, heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook until darkened, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, cajun seasoning, ground red pepper, worcestershire sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium- low and simmer covered for until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  4. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Top with green onions and serve warm.
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