Chele D's Shrimp Creole

Dive into the bold flavors of "Chele D's Shrimp Creole," a classic Louisiana-inspired dish bursting with vibrant spices and hearty ingredients! This deeply flavorful recipe combines tender, succulent shrimp with a rich tomato-based sauce, infused with a perfect medley of Cajun seasonings, aromatic garlic, and the trinity of diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Simmered to perfection and served over fluffy white rice, this one-pot wonder is quick to prepare yet big on taste, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Garnished with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and freshness, this Shrimp Creole brings the soulful essence of Southern cuisine straight to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 1 large green bell pepper (diced)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups white rice (cooked, for serving)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you want a thicker sauce, continue to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Step 7

Add the shrimp to the sauce and stir gently to coat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaves from the skillet and discard.

Step 9

Serve the Shrimp Creole over white rice, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3030.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2333.1

Total Fat 34.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 885.8mg	0%
Sodium 4475.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 355.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 46.1g
Protein 152.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 609.2mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 4485.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.2%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 60.8%