Best 6 Basic Creole Sauce Recipes

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Welcome to the exciting world of Creole sauce, a culinary delight that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of New Orleans. This versatile sauce is a staple in Creole cuisine, adding a unique blend of flavors to various dishes. Dive into the rich history of this iconic sauce and master the art of crafting a basic Creole sauce that will elevate your cooking skills and impress your family and friends. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind this beloved sauce and unlock the flavors that will make your dishes shine.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREOLE SAUCE



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from southernfood.about.com - Use this flavorful sauce as a base for fried green tomatoes or eggplant, or serve it as a sauce with seafood and rice or pasta.

Provided by Az B8990

Categories     Cajun

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chopped green peppers or 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the chopped onion, garlic, chopped celery and bell pepper; sauté until tender.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve with fried green tomatoes or eggplant, or use with shrimp or other seafood.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 542.4, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6, Protein 2.8

CREOLE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, plus leftovers!

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt the butter on low heat, preferably in a double boiler, or, paying close attention, stirring regularly in a pot. Stir in the flour, incorporating it into the butter thoroughly until smooth. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. Cook on low-medium heat, stirring regularly, until it reaches a silky, creamy consistency. Whisk in the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, nutmeg and cloves. Cook for 5 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, adding slowly. Cook for another 5 minutes, whisking often.

BASIC CREOLE SAUCE



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I cook a big batch of this sauce and keep in the freezer for when I need to pull together a quick dinner party or supper for my family. Just reheat and add a combination of shrimp, sausage, or chicken and serve over hot rice. Add in a combination of the optional ingredients to make it your own. You will have a meal fit for company.

Provided by NancySacTown

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped carrot
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
4 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 pinch saffron
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 orange, zested
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 cup white wine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in celery, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes with their juice, water, chicken bouillon cubes, and bay leaves into the vegetable mixture.
  • Stir in red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, saffron, oregano, basil, thyme, orange zest, clam juice, and white wine.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors have blended, at least 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Allow the sauce to cool completely.
  • To store, pour into pint glass canning jars, cover with lids and rings, and place into freezer. Sauce can be frozen up to 3 months before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 229.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CLASSIC CREOLE SAUCE



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This delicious Creole sauce recipe is perfect for topping chicken, fish, and seafood. Vegetables, herbs, spices, and tomatoes make a flavorful sauce.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Sauce

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 2/3 cups chicken stock ​(or vegetable stock)
4 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste

Steps:

  • Serve over your dish of choice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 479 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 2 to 3 cups (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CREOLE SAUCE



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A very basic creole sauce that can be used when making shrimp creole, stuffed peppers or my favorite as a gravy over meat. I especially love this with rice topped with leftover meatloaf slices and then this sauce spooned over.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 -3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 -3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
hot sauce, to taste
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a medium size saucepan, over medium heat, heat the oil.
  • Add the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic cooking until slightly wilted.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add about 1 1/2 cups stock, taking care not to add to much. You can always add more if needed.
  • Add the seasonings, bay leaves, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce; stir and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Mix the cornstarch with equal amounts of water and stir 1 tablespoon of mixture into sauce.
  • Allow to cook for a few minutes, stir and add additional water/cornstarch mixture if the sauce looks thin or add additional stock if sauce is to thick.
  • Simmer about 20 minutes adding additional stock as necessary.
  • The last 10 minutes of cooking time, stir in the parsley and green onions.
  • Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Use the sauce to make your favorite recipe for shrimp creole, etc.
  • This sauce can be frozen in sturdy container and thawed in refrigerator before reheating and using.

BASIC CREOLE SAUCE



Basic Creole Sauce image

I cook a big batch of this sauce and keep in the freezer for when I need to pull together a quick dinner party or supper for my family. Just reheat and add a combination of shrimp, sausage, or chicken and serve over hot rice. Add in a combination of the optional ingredients to make it your own. You will have a meal fit for company.

Provided by NancySacTown

Categories     Tomato Pasta Sauce

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped carrot
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
4 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 pinch saffron
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 orange, zested
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 cup white wine
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in celery, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.n
  • Stir tomatoes with their juice, water, chicken bouillon cubes, and bay leaves into the vegetable mixture.n
  • Stir in red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, saffron, oregano, basil, thyme, orange zest, clam juice, and white wine.n
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the flavors have blended, at least 1 hour. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.n
  • Allow the sauce to cool completely.n
  • To store, pour into pint glass canning jars, cover with lids and rings, and place into freezer. Sauce can be frozen up to 3 months before using.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 229.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better your sauce will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Creole sauce is a versatile sauce that can be customized to your own taste. Feel free to add different spices, herbs, or vegetables to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Let the sauce simmer: Simmering allows the flavors to meld and develop. For a richer, more flavorful sauce, simmer it for at least 30 minutes.
  • Serve the sauce hot: Creole sauce is best served hot. You can serve it over rice, pasta, or vegetables, or use it as a dipping sauce for chicken, fish, or shrimp.

Conclusion:

Creole sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that is easy to make at home. With its rich, flavorful taste, Creole sauce is a great way to add a touch of Louisiana flair to your favorite dishes. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting sauce to try, give Creole sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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