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!
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!

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!

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
- Mix ⅛ tsp salt and baking soda in a bowl. Place shrimp in bowl and mix to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Top with green onions and serve warm.
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