SHRIMP CREOLE

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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium-size red bell peppers, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 celery ribs, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder, preferably without cumin
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 ounces plum tomatoes, cored and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place butter in a 2 1/2-quart dish. Cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in flour. Cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and onion. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in peppers, celery, thyme, oregano and chili powder. Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Push vegetables toward center of dish and arrange shrimp around the inside rim. Place tomatoes over shrimp and vegetables. Cover tightly with a lid or microwave plastic wrap. Cook 2 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
  • Uncover and stir well. Re-cover and cook for 2 minutes. Prick plastic, if using, to release steam.
  • Remove from oven and uncover. Stir in pepper sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 815 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Starfire Light
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This shrimp creole is a winner! It's got all the right flavors and spices. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Mdrokib mdjosim
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Just made this shrimp creole and it was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!


Komal Irshad
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make shrimp creole. I highly recommend it!


Camron Boykin
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I love the combination of flavors in this shrimp creole. It's a perfect dish for a party.


Echo Victor
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This is a great shrimp creole recipe! I'll definitely be making it again.


BigRed 666
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


suraj kc
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Papel Islam
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This was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. Next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Ambs Nahuri
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish. The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Hussain jan110
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I love how easy this shrimp creole is to make. It's a great weeknight meal that's also really affordable.


Rizwan Rafique
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This was my first time making shrimp creole and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious.


Haji Noor khan
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I've made this shrimp creole a few times now and it's always a hit. The holy trinity of celery, onions, and bell peppers gives it a great flavor base.


Md Sulaiman Atik
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This shrimp creole is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I especially loved the rich tomato sauce and the tender shrimp.


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