Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Mothers Restaurants Shrimp Creole Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 3 tsp garlic, minced; 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes; 2 tbs tomato paste; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbs Cajun seasoning; 2 pieces bay leaves; 1 tbs fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 cups cooked rice, for serving

Inspired by Mothers Restaurant

Time40m

Serves4

Classic Creole sauce loaded with shrimp and tossed with fresh tomatoes and herbs.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tbs olive oil

1 cup onion, chopped

1 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup Celery, chopped

3 tsp Garlic, minced

14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes

2 tbs tomato paste

1 cup Chicken broth

1 tbs Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tbs Cajun seasoning

2 pieces bay leaves

1 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 cups cooked rice, for serving

Method

Cooking Instructions

Sauté the Vegetables

In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Add Garlic and Seasonings

Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Incorporate Tomatoes and Broth

Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Stir well to combine.

Simmer the Sauce

Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook the Shrimp

Add the shrimp to the sauce and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

Finish and Serve

Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Serve the Shrimp Creole over cooked rice.