Best 13 Simple Shrimp Creole Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect Simple Shrimp Creole. This classic dish blends the vibrant flavors of Louisiana into an unforgettable symphony of tastes. With its roots in Cajun and Creole cuisine, Simple Shrimp Creole captivates the senses with its spicy kick, aromatic herbs, and tender shrimp. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting this delectable dish with ease. Discover the secrets to selecting the freshest shrimp, preparing the flavorful sauce, and combining the ingredients harmoniously to create a meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SHRIMP CREOLE



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I found this super-quick and easy shrimp recipe in a magazine years ago and have changed it to suit my taste. To speed things along, I cook the rice in the microwave, using chicken broth instead of water. I've only had compliments whenever I've served it. -Jean Gauthier, Rives Junction, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the soup, tomato juice, water, salsa, lemon juice, parsley, chili powder, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. , Add the shrimp; cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SHRIMP CREOLE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups seafood stock or shrimp stock
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, in thick puree
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot sauce
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds large shrimp (about 32), shelled and deveined
4 tablespoons green onions, sliced for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil. Cook garlic, onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne and let caramelize. Add the seafood stock, tomatoes, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 35 minutes. Add shrimp and cook about 4 more minutes, until they are bright pink and cooked through. Garnish with green onions.

SHRIMP CREOLE



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If you've ever made a trip to Louisiana, you'll be familiar with this shrimp dish. In a state where the shrimp is plentiful and the spices are too, locals have to dream up recipes that will do justice to the ingredients used in them.This shrimp creole does just that. It's a memorable dish that truly packs a punch. It comes together in under an hour-45 minutes to be exact-and it uses ingredients you already have in your pantry. Rice and diced tomatoes make up the base of the dish, while the additions of bell peppers, onion, celery, bay leaf, parsley, and red pepper add flavor and spice. Our Test Kitchen recommends that if you want to go even spicier, you can tap some hot sauce into the mix or throw in as much crushed red pepper as it takes to make you feel the heat. It truly couldn't be easier to cook up this dish tonight. It's one of those recipes that will make you wonder why you didn't try it before, and it will quickly become a go-to in your recipe box. Don't you want to try this Louisiana classic? Round up a catch of shrimp and put our favorite shrimp creole recipe on the table tonight.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
2 medium-size green bell peppers, finely chopped
1 medium onion, minced (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 pound peeled and deveined medium-size raw shrimp (26/30 count)
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small Dutch oven over medium heat; add bell pepper and next 7 ingredients, and sauté 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Add shrimp; cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve immediately over rice in shallow bowls.

LOUISIANA SHRIMP CREOLE II



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Tomatoes and shrimp cooked up with garlic and onions - this Gulf Coast tradition will have you dreaming of the bayou. This recipe can either be a main dish or a side dish. You can make it as hot as you want, just add more chili powder and hot sauce. Serve over hot rice.

Provided by Katrina Berry

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup finely diced onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic; cook until tender.
  • Mix in cornstarch. Stir in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and red pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 677.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

DELICIOUS SHRIMP CREOLE



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We made this last night and it was delicious. If you like it spicy, add some more heat when cooking the vegetables.

Provided by Ron Lloyd

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped bell pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
½ cup tomato juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes; add diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Put flour into a large sealable plastic bag. Season flour with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to bag, close bag, and shake to coat shrimp in seasoned flour.
  • Stir tomato juice into the mixture in the Dutch oven. Reduce heat to low and cook until the juice reduces slightly, about 5 minutes; add shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Remove Dutch oven from heat and let the residual heat finish cooking the shrimp until they are bright pink and the meat is no longer translucent, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1399.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

AUTHENTIC SHRIMP CREOLE



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

Provided by Elizabeth Fullerton

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
12 ounces shrimp, peeled
1 dash Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Cook onion, celery and garlic in hot oil until tender but not brown.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings.
  • Simmer uncovered about 45 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch and 2 teaspoon water, stir into sauce.
  • Add shrimp, simmer until done (about 5 minutes).
  • Serve with yellow rice.

SHRIMP CREOLE



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This quick meal of shrimp stewed in canned tomatoes and bell pepper, served over rice, makes an excellent and easy dinner.

Categories     Dinner     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp     Herb     Pepper     Tomato     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, chopped fine
1 cup finely chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch dice
½ green bell pepper, cut into ½-inch dice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1½ pounds large shrimp (about 32), shelled and deveined
Accompaniment: 1 cup uncooked rice, prepared according to package instructions but without butter or margarine

Steps:

  • In a large heavy kettle cook garlic, onions, celery, and bell peppers in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add all remaining ingredients except shrimp and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in shrimp and cook, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve shrimp and sauce over coked rice.

SHRIMP CREOLE



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Enjoy this hearty shrimp that's served with rice - a wonderful dinner ready in an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb uncooked medium shrimp in shells, thawed if frozen
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium green bell peppers, finely chopped (2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 dried bay leaves
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out vein. Cover and refrigerate.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic in butter about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except rice and shrimp. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove bay leaves. Serve shrimp mixture over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1860 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SHRIMP CREOLE



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Need something new to make during busy weeknights? Look no further than this Louisiana-style shrimp creole recipe.

Provided by Joy Monnerjahn

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the rice
6 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
For the shrimp creole
1/2 stick butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
2 cups seafood stock, store-bought or homemade
2 pounds small 60 count shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cook the rice: Bring water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Add salt and rice to the water and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low heat. Cook the rice, covered for about 20 minutes or according to package instructions. Remove rice from heat and fluff with a fork. Keep covered until ready to serve.
  • Sauté the onions, peppers, and celery: While the rice is cooking, make the shrimp creole. In a large pan set over medium heat, add the butter. Once the butter melts and is foamy, add the onions, bell pepper, and celery to the pan. Add the salt and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the bay leaves, Worcestershire, tomatoes, and garlic: Add the bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes, and garlic powder to the pan. Stir to combine and gently break up the tomatoes using a wooden spoon. Cook on high until simmering, then reduce the heat and maintain a simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Combine flour and water, add to pot with stock: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water and add it to the tomato sauce in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the seafood stock.
  • Season and add shrimp to pan: In a large bowl, season the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and toss to coat. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink on the outside, 7-8 minutes. The finished sauce will be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Stir in green onions and serve: Stir in green onions. Serve shrimp creole over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 340 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 3098 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SHRIMP CREOLE



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Much like gumbo, this shrimp and tomato stew starts with a roux that thickens and adds a distinct flavor (though many takes on shrimp Creole skip the roux altogether). Next, the "holy trinity" of Creole cooking - onion, celery and bell pepper - is simmered in the roux. You'll want to stir the bottom of the pot constantly to prevent the roux from sticking and burning, and make sure to keep a close eye: A burned roux can't be saved. Creole cuisine relishes improvisation, so feel free to add other veggies or a different protein, or omit the hot sauce and add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in its place. This spicy stew is traditionally served over steamed white rice, but is also delicious served over brown rice or other whole grains, like quinoa.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less, if desired)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons homemade or store-bought Creole seasoning
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (no salt added)
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 dried bay leaves
Fine sea salt and black pepper
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the optional Creole seasoning: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir together. The seasoning makes about 1/4 cup; store it in a closed container in a cool, dry place.
  • Toss the raw shrimp with 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning and set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven or large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Sprinkle the flour on top and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until a roux the color of peanut butter forms, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the onion, celery and bell pepper, increase the heat to medium and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Stir in 1/3 cup water, then the tomato sauce, hot sauce (if using), sugar, thyme, oregano, basil, bay leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally to make sure that the bottom doesn't burn. (If needed, add more water.)
  • Once the stew has thickened, add the seasoned shrimp and simmer until opaque and cooked through, about 5 minutes, turning each piece halfway through the cooking time. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes, uncovered. Sprinkle with scallions and parsley, and serve over steamed rice.

SIMPLE SHRIMP CREOLE



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Since I retired from the Air Force, I've made dinner for myself and my wife, Alice, who's a busy nurse. We tend a vegetable and herb garden together, and many of our veggies end up in delicious dishes like this one.-DeWhitt Sizemore, Woodlawn, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves., In a small bowl, whisk together flour and water until smooth; add to tomato mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp, Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in green onions and parsley. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY SHRIMP CREOLE



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I found this recipe online at Taste of Home Magazine. I just love how simple it is to make. It really does have great spice...the secret is salsa! Special Note: I cook my tomato liquid longer than the time it says and add the shrimp just before I am ready to eat it.

Provided by Chef LLB

Categories     Creole

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery, and green pepper in oil for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the soup, tomato juice, water, salsa, lemon juice, parsley, chili powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover for 6-8 minutes or until heated through.
  • Add the shrimp; cook,uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 138.2, Sodium 704, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.3, Protein 20.8

SHRIMP CREOLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: salt, baking soda, shrimp, oil, yellow onion, celery, bell pepper, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, cajun seasoning, ground red pepper, worcestershire sauce, water, black pepper, green onions

Provided by Robyn H

Categories     Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 15

⅛ teaspoon salt, and more to taste
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
5 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
¾ teaspoon oil
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 celery, sliced
½ bell pepper, sliced
½ tablespoon tomato paste
¼ can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
½ tablespoon worcestershire sauce
¼ cup water
black pepper
1 ½ green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix ⅛ tsp salt and baking soda in a bowl. Place shrimp in bowl and mix to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Next, heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook until darkened, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, cajun seasoning, ground red pepper, worcestershire sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium- low and simmer covered for until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Top with green onions and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 59 grams, Sugar 13 grams

Tips:

  • Use medium heat: Cooking the shrimp over medium heat will help prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the shrimp will not cook evenly and will become soggy.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are opaque and pink: Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. To avoid this, cook the shrimp just until they are opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Add the sauce: Once the shrimp are cooked, add the sauce and simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve immediately: Shrimp Creole is best served immediately over rice or pasta.

Conclusion:

Shrimp Creole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of shrimp, vegetables, and Creole sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and tasty meal, give Shrimp Creole a try!

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