Spicy Creole Sauce

Elevate your meals with this bold and flavorful Spicy Creole Sauce! Packed with a medley of finely chopped vegetables—onions, green bell peppers, and celery—this sauce forms the holy trinity of Creole cooking. A robust combination of crushed tomatoes, Creole seasoning, hot sauce, and aromatic spices like thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper delivers a zesty kick that’s perfectly balanced with a hint of sugar. Simmered to perfection, this sauce develops layers of rich, smoky heat, making it an ideal companion for seafood, grilled chicken, or hearty rice dishes. Ready in under an hour, this versatile Louisiana-inspired sauce is your ticket to bold southern flavors, perfect for jazzing up any meal. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch! Keywords: Spicy Creole Sauce, Louisiana recipes, Creole cooking, sauce for seafood, bold southern flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped 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 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, hot sauce, paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, sugar, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and taste the sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt, hot sauce, or Creole seasoning.

Step 8

Serve the Spicy Creole Sauce warm over seafood, grilled chicken, rice, or your favorite dish. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1504.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	636.3

Total Fat 31.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4643.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 48.9g
Protein 16.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362.0mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 3643.0mg	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: 41.2%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 49.1%