Shrimp Creole Recipe
Gulf shrimp simmered in a spicy Tomato Sauce with Creole vegetables. Served with rice Pilaf.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Creole Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add Garlic and Spices
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Then, add the dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Broth
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and chicken broth. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Add Shrimp
Add the peeled and deveined Gulf shrimp to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 6
Serve
Remove the bay leaf. Serve the Shrimp Creole over cooked rice and enjoy!
