EXCELLENT SHRIMP CREOLE

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This is the best recipe I have found for Creole. It was given to me by a Cajun. You will not be disappointed! (I sometimes substitute frozen peeled cooked shrimp and it comes out great).

Provided by CHRISTYT

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

⅔ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups finely chopped onion
6 cloves garlic, diced
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 bay leaves
1 lemon, juiced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
3 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
chili powder to taste
hot sauce to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, pour in oil and flour to make a roux. Cook together until smooth, stirring constantly, but do not brown.
  • Stir in onions and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, celery, bell pepper, bay leaves, lemon juice, tomato paste, tomatoes and shrimp. Add enough water just to cover.
  • Cook slowly until shrimp are pink and tender; stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder and hot sauce to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 345 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 50.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 795.6 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Meheshi Sadamali
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This shrimp creole was a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out terrible.


Sipon Ahmod
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This shrimp creole was not good at all. The sauce was watery and the shrimp were overcooked.


Furqan Aslam M. Aslam
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This shrimp creole was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to it to make it more flavorful.


Ananiya Saifu
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This shrimp creole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Cruz Bwoy
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This shrimp creole was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Falon Hadley
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This was the best shrimp creole I've ever had! The sauce was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


saugat paudyal
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I loved this shrimp creole! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Uh Shantha
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp creole turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Erlin Avdi
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This dish was a hit! The shrimp were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sonja Nel
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This shrimp creole was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Flevian Alusa
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I've made this shrimp creole recipe several times and it's always a winner. The sauce is so rich and creamy, and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Alicia Simphiwe
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This is my new favorite shrimp creole recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious.


Wadada Muzafar
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I made this shrimp creole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The creamy sauce was the perfect complement to the shrimp, and the rice soaked up all the delicious flavor.


-Gray-
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This shrimp creole was absolutely delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this dish again!