SHRIMP CREOLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Shrimp Creole Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by UncleDick

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 Lbs, raw E-Z peel Shrimp
2 1/2 cup Basic Shrimp Stock***
1/4 Fat or Oil (can be: Chicken, Pork or Beef Fat) I( have used olive oil and bacon fat)
2 1/2 Cup diced onions
1 3/4 Cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
4 T butter
2 t minced garlic
1 bay leaf
2 t salt
1 t cayenne
1 1/2 t white pepper
3/4 t black pepper
1 1/2 t Tobasco sauce
1 T dried thyme
1 1/2 t dried basil
3 cups peeled and chopped tomatoes (3 to 4)
1 1/2 Cup canned tomato sauce
2 t sugar
5 cups cooked rice
Make Stock with Shrimp Shells, 5 cups of water,onion ends and pieces, celery leaves and ends, and bell pepper pieces, season with salt and pepper, strain and save for the Shrimp Creole and the rest for cooking the rice!***

Steps:

  • Peel and rinse shrimp and save shells for stock*** Heat fat or oil Add 1 cup onions and cook high 3 min. Lower heat and cook 5 min more stirring frequently Add remaining onions, celery, bell peppers and butter. Cook on high till bell peppers and celery start to get tender about 5 min,Stirring frequently. Add garlic, bay leaf, salt and peppers, thyme, basil, Tobasco, chopped Tomatoes and 1/2 cup stock Cook 5 min to allow seasonings to marry, stirring frequently Add Tomato sauce, cook 5 min Add stock and sugar and simmer for 15 min stirring occasionaly. You can cool and refridgerate sauce now and save for next day, or if serving immediatly turn off heat, add shrimp and cover and let sit till shrimp are firm and pink. (5 to 10 min.) To serve: Put rice in mound in center of plate and add about 1 cup of Shrimp Creole around the mound of rice. Goes well with French Bread and Red Wine or glass of Beer!

Minenhle Gumede
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This shrimp creole is perfect for a party!


Kat Lyon
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I can't wait to make this shrimp creole again!


Luma edits
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This shrimp creole is a must-try!


eagleboss shamar
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I highly recommend this recipe!


AyaZ Akbar
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This shrimp creole is a keeper!


Tabby Hart
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe!


Jakes Matthews
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This is the best shrimp creole I've ever had!


Randy Jones
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I'll definitely be making this again!


River Origel
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Delicious!


Shrabonti Hossain Shifa
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Yum!


Yusuf Tawane
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This is my new favorite shrimp creole recipe! The sauce is amazing and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.


Venancy Omaryo
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This shrimp creole is easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.


Ydfgj Gxcu
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but this shrimp creole was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Dele Festus
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This is the best shrimp creole I've ever had! The sauce is amazing and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.


Legend Turbanator
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I loved this shrimp creole! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the shrimp were tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jastini Mgonzo
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This shrimp creole was delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.


Afshan Mahar
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This is my new favorite shrimp creole recipe! The sauce is amazing and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times.


mia Lima
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but this shrimp creole was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I'd definitely recommend this recipe.


Juhel Ahmed
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The shrimp creole was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the shrimp were tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Elizabeth Elam Willette
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This shrimp creole recipe was a hit! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.