Shrimp Creole

4.94 from 15 votes

Shrimp Creole is a tomato-based shrimp dish that is a taste of Southern Louisiana. It is the melting pot of classic Creole cooking and the wholesome Italian flavors found in New Orleans. Shrimp Creole is loaded with succulent shrimp, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful spices and herbs.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 583kcal

Author: Kari

Equipment

a 5 or 6 quart dutch oven or a large pot

Ingredients

½ cup butter (1 stick)
1 ½ cups onion chopped
1 ½ cups celery chopped
1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 cup tomato juice
1 cup diced tomatoes
1½ teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
pinch cayenne pepper
pinch white pepper
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot
4 tablespoons water
3 pounds raw shrimp

For Serving

4 cups cooked white rice
¼ cup fresh parsley
Tabasco Sauce

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper (if using), and garlic and cook until tender, 5 - 8 minutes.
½ cup butter, 1 ½ cups onion, 1 ½ cups celery, 1 tablespoon garlic
Add the tomato paste, paprika, and Italian Seasoning and cook an additional 3 minutes.
¼ cup tomato paste, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
Add chicken stock, tomato juice, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and white pepper, and stir. I like to mash up the tomatoes a little.
1 ½ cups chicken stock, 1 cup tomato juice, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, pinch cayenne pepper, pinch white pepper
Bring this mixture to a boil, then simmer for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
While the mixture is simmering, combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch, 4 tablespoons water
Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the tomato sauce and let the sauce thicken, stirring constantly.
Now add the shrimp and fresh parsley. Cook for 5 - 8 more minutes, until the shrimp are no longer translucent.
3 pounds raw shrimp, ¼ cup fresh parsley
Do not overcook the shrimp. Serve with more fresh parsley and white rice. Add more salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste. (My husband also likes to add a little Tabasco Sauce.)
4 cups cooked white rice, Tabasco Sauce

Notes

🍳 How to Serve Shrimp Creole
Serve shrimp creole with white rice, crunchy French bread, and a splash of Tabasco Sauce.

🥫 How to Store & Reheat Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Creole should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated slowly over low heat. It will keep for a few days.

If you have leftover sauce, but you eat all the shrimp, you can save it for another time in the freezer. When you're ready to use it, defrost the sauce, bring it to a simmer, and cook another batch of shrimp in it. Yum! It is a really easy and quick dinner. (And it is a delicious recipe!)

📋 Tips

Do not overcook the shrimp – they can become tough and chewy. Shrimp will form a soft c and will no longer be translucent once fully cooked.
To reheat shrimp creole, reheat slowly over low heat.
If you have leftover red sauce but no shrimp, you can freeze the sauce and save it for another meal. It is really quick to defrost and make another batch with fresh shrimp - it's a great easy shrimp recipe for a busy night!

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