Creole 3 Way Recipe
Chicken, Shrimp, & Crawfish with our Creole sauce featuring a classic tomato-base that is lightly seasoned and includes: simmered peppers, onions, and celery known as the Cajun trinity. Creole dishes are served over rice.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Vegetables
Seasoning
Rice
Method
Cooking the Rice
- 1
Prepare the Rice
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of long grain white rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Making the Creole Sauce
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet or pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell peppers, onion, and celery (the Cajun trinity) and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 3
Add Proteins and Sauce
Stir in the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Then, add the shrimp and crawfish, cooking until shrimp is pink and opaque. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add the Creole seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serving
- 5
Serve
To serve, spoon the Creole chicken, shrimp, and crawfish mixture over a mound of fluffy rice. Enjoy your delicious Creole 3 Way!
