Shrimp Creole
A classic Louisiana dish featuring plump shrimp in a rich sauce made with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and Creole seasonings. Served over rice, this hearty meal combines Gulf Coast seafood with aromatic vegetables and spices.
6 servings
40 min
Ingredients
- •3 cloves garlic cloves
- •2 whole large onions
- •1 cup celery
- •1 whole red bell pepper
- •½ whole green bell pepper
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •2 cups chicken broth
- •1 can whole tomatoes
- •1 whole bay leaf
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •1½ pounds large shrimp
- •1 cup uncooked rice
- •cooking instructions
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a large heavy kettle cook garlic, onions, celery, and bell peppers in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add all remaining ingredients except shrimp and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in shrimp and cook, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
35 min
- 2.
Serve shrimp and sauce over coked rice.
5 min