Emeril's Creole Sauce

Elevate your Southern-inspired meals with Emeril's Creole Sauce, a bold and flavorful classic that captures the heart of Louisiana cooking. This vibrant sauce combines a medley of finely chopped veggies—yellow onion, green bell pepper, and celery—sautéed to perfection and infused with garlic for an aromatic base. Crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and a tantalizing blend of spices like paprika, cayenne, and thyme create a rich and velvety sauce with just the right amount of heat. Enhanced with a splash of Worcestershire and hot sauce for depth, each spoonful is finished with fresh green onions and parsley for a bright, herby finish. Perfect for smothering over shrimp, chicken, or rice, this 45-minute recipe is an easy way to bring Creole cuisine to your table. Whether you're hosting dinner or craving a comforting family dish, this homemade Creole sauce is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery stalk, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes and chicken stock, stirring well to combine.

Step 5

Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped green onions and parsley.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1253.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	592.0

Total Fat 33.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 21.3mg	0%
Sodium 1757.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 21.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 260.8mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1989.5mg	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: 48.9%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 37.0%