Best 8 Creole Seafood Surprise Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking a Creole seafood surprise that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This dish is a delectable symphony of flavors, combining the richness of the sea with the vibrant spices of Louisiana. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that blends the essence of New Orleans with the freshness of the ocean. Prepare to indulge in a seafood sensation that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SEAFOOD CREOLE



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This is a spicy sauce similar to etouffee. By adding seafood, it becomes Seafood Creole. Due to the seasoning mix, it is quite spicy. This can be controlled by adjusting the amount of the peppers. I like mine full strength, but for the wife I have to cut the peppers down to 1/8 teaspoon each. This recipe can easily be doubled or quadrupled for large affairs. It goes great with rice, garlic bread, a green salad and a good white wine, such as white Merlot, white Cabernet, Johannisburg Riesling, or Gewurztraminer. Use your favorite firm, white fish fillets in this recipe. Canned diced tomatoes can be used in place of chopping fresh tomatoes.

Provided by Plain ole Bob

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dried sweet basil
¼ cup butter
1 cup peeled chopped tomato
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
2 bay leaves
1 pound peeled and deveined rock shrimp (thawed if frozen)
1 pound bay scallops (thawed if frozen)
1 pound haddock fillets (thawed if frozen) - cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Mix together oregano, salt, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and basil in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in tomato, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken stock, tomato sauce, sugar, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and bring sauce to a simmer. Stir in seasoning mix and simmer until the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
  • Gently stir in rock shrimp, bay scallops, and haddock; bring sauce back to a simmer and cook until the shellfish and fish are opaque, about 20 more minutes. Remove bay leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 224.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1018.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CREOLE FLOUNDER WITH SEAFOOD SAUCE



Creole Flounder with Seafood Sauce image

This is one of my family's favorite Creole dishes. The recipe can be made with flounder or sole fillets, but I sometimes use locally caught kingfish bass.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup diced onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
8 ounces Mexican process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/4 cup Creole mustard or other spicy mustard
2 pounds flounder fillets
1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper, garlic and parsley in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; Stir in cheese and lemon juice; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add crab. Cover and keep warm. , Spread mustard on both sides of fillets. Sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Place on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Top each fillet with four to five shrimp; serve over crab sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869 calories, Fat 44g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 528mg cholesterol, Sodium 1868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 88g protein.

CREOLE SEAFOOD SURPRISE



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Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Low Fat

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

Chop the following:
1 med. Red onion
2 stalks Celery
1/2 Red pepper
1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup Low Sodium Chicken
Broth
2 cups Mushrooms, sliced
3 Tbsp. Fresh Rosemary
1 - 8oz. Philadelphia Fat Free
Cream Cheese, in sections
1 - 1b. Shrimp, peeled
1 - 8oz. can White Crabmeat
1 cup Orzo, cooked as directed
on package
Old Bay Seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook 1 cup Orzo as directed on package while preparing entree. Entree: Saute first five ingredients in chicken broth until vegetables are tender. Add mushrooms, rosemary and cream cheese (in sections) until creamy. Add Shrimp and crab and simmer until shrimp are cooked-approximately 5 minutes (until Shrimp are pink). Season with Old Bay Seasoning to taste. Serve over orzo. ENJOY!!

CREOLE SPICED SEAFOOD GAZPACHO



Creole Spiced Seafood Gazpacho image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Time 6h41m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 1/2 pounds Creole tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 red peppers, roughly chopped
2 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped
4 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons grated fresh horseradish
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups vegetable juice (recommended: V-8)
1/2 cup to 1 cup pepper-flavored vodka (recommended: Absolut Peppar Vodka)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 lemons, juiced
Dash liquid crab boil
Pinch cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper
1/4 cup brunoise carrots
1/4 cup brunoise parsnips
1/4 cup brunoise red onions
1/4 cup brunoise red peppers
1/4 cup brunoise celery
1/4 cup brunoise cucumbers
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, (such as basil, chervil, tarragon, etc.)
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, tail-discarded, and cooked
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked for cartilage
1 pound lobster meat, cooked and diced
1 cup fresh herb salad

Steps:

  • In a food processor with a metal blade, combine the chopped vegetables, shallots, garlic, horseradish, and cilantro. Puree the mixture until slightly smooth. Add the vegetable juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, juice from 2 lemons and the liquid crab boil. Puree until the mixture is smooth. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper. Remove the mixture from the food processor and refrigerate for 6 hours, so the flavors can marry.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the vegetables and blanch for 1 minute. Remove and shock the vegetables in a bowl of ice water. Remove the vegetables and pat dry.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil and remaining lemon juice together. Add the herbs and whisk well. Season with salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl, toss the brunoise vegetables with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Toss each of the seafood with the remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble, place a pile of each seafood in the bowls. Ladle the gazpacho into each bowl. Spoon the vegetable relish in the center of each bowl. Garnish with the herb salad.

CREOLE SPICED SEAFOOD GAZPACHO



Creole Spiced Seafood Gazpacho image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 1/2 pounds Creole tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, tail-off, and cooked
1 pound lump crab meat, picked for cartilage
1 pound lobster meat, cooked and diced
1 cup fresh herb salad, recipe follows
2 red peppers, rough chopped
2 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped
4 stalks celery, roughly chopped
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons grated fresh horseradish
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups V-8 juice
1/2 cup to 1 cup Absolute Pepper Vodka
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Juice of 4 lemons
Dash of Liquid Crab Boil
Cayenne
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup brunoise carrots
1/4 cup brunoise parsnips
1/4 cup brunoise red onions
1/4 cup brunoise red peppers
1/4 cup brunoise celery
1/4 cup brunoise cucumbers
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, (like basil, chervil, tarragon, etc.)

Steps:

  • In a food processor with a metal blade, combine the chopped vegetables, shallots, garlic, horseradish, and cilantro. Puree the mixture until slightly smooth. Add the V-8 juice, Absolute Pepper Vodka, Worcestershire sauce, juice from 2 lemons and the liquid crab boil. Puree until the mixture is smooth. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper. Remove the mixture from the food processor and refrigerate for 6 hours, so the flavors can marry. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the vegetables and blanch for 1 minute. Remove and shock the vegetables in a bowl of ice water. Remove the vegetables and pat dry. In a mixing bowl, whisk the extra virgin olive oil and remaining lemon juice together. Add the herbs and whisk well. Season with salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl, toss the brunoise vegetables with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Toss each of the seafood with the remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. To assemble, place a pile of each seafood in the bowls. Ladle the gazpacho into each bowl. Spoon the vegetable relish in the center of each bowl. Garnish with the herb salad.

SEAFOOD CREOLE



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Make and share this Seafood Creole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
1/4 cup butter
1 cup tomatoes, peeled chopped
3/4 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabascoà )
2 bay leaves
1 lb rock shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
1 lb bay scallop (thawed if frozen)
1 lb haddock fillet, cut into bite-size pieces (thawed if frozen)

Steps:

  • 1.Mix together oregano, salt, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and basil in a small bowl; set aside.
  • 2.Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; stir in tomato, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • 3.Stir in chicken stock, tomato sauce, sugar, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and bring sauce to a simmer. Stir in seasoning mix and simmer until the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
  • 4.Gently stir in rock shrimp, bay scallops, and haddock; bring sauce back to a simmer and cook until the shellfish and fish are opaque, about 20 more minutes. Remove bay leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.7, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 176.2, Sodium 1456.6, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 34.5

CREOLE SEAFOOD SUPREME



Creole Seafood Supreme image

A great recipe for "company", this is always a winner when I need to impress! I've made this 3 times, and it hasn't let me down yet!

Provided by Kizzikate

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, divided
1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled
6 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (6 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb crabmeat
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups white rice, cooked
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed Ritz cracker
paprika

Steps:

  • Melt cream cheese and 6 tablespoons butter in microwave; set aside.
  • Saute shrimp, green onions, bell pepper, and celery in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, app. 5 minutes or until just soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine soup, mushrooms, hot sauce, garlic salt, Worchestershire, and cayenne. Add the cream cheese mixture and the sauteed shrimp mixture; stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle crab meat with lemon juice; carefully stir into shrimp mixture. Stir in cooked rice.
  • Spoon into a greased, 3 quart rectangular casserole dish. Top with cheese, then sprinkle with cracker crumbs and paprika.
  • Bake at 350, for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.5, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 201.7, Sodium 1012.4, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2, Protein 36.2

CREOLE SHRIMP STEW



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Make and share this Creole Shrimp Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Stew

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup bacon, Chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 cup tomato paste
3 cups seafood stock
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
creole spices
2 lbs shrimp, uncooked, shelled
1/4 cup fresh parsley, Minced

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large, heavy pan over medium heat until fat escapes and bacon is crisp.
  • Blend in flour and whisk until it burns a peanut brown color.
  • Add celery, onion, green pepper and green onions and cook, stirring until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Blend in tomato paste, seafood stock, water, lemon juice, sugar and spices to taste.
  • Stir to blend mixture into a roux.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer very slowly, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Add uncooked, shelled, deveined shrimp and parsley and continue to cook over low heat, just until shrimp turn pink. taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Serve hot over hot rice. 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 293.9, Sodium 1945.3, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 15.2, Protein 37.8

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling while you're cooking.
  • Use fresh seafood: The fresher your seafood is, the better your dish will taste. If you can, try to buy seafood that was caught or harvested within the last 24 hours.
  • Don't overcook the seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so it's important to be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs: Creole cuisine is known for its bold flavors, so don't be afraid to use a variety of spices and herbs in your dishes. Some popular Creole spices include paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Don't skimp on the vegetables: Vegetables are an important part of a healthy Creole diet. They add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your dishes.

Conclusion:

Creole seafood is a delicious and versatile cuisine that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, Creole seafood is sure to please even the most discerning palate. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook seafood, give Creole cuisine a try. You won't be disappointed!

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