Tender shrimp cooked in a fiery tomato sauce, Shrimp Creole is a classic Louisiana staple! Ready in under 20 minutes, it makes a great weeknight dinner.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, cajun, creole
Keyword: Cajun Shrimp, Creole Shrimp
Servings: 6
Calories: 202kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $20
Equipment
1 skillet
Ingredients
3tablespoonscreole seasoning
1 1/2poundsjumbo shrimppeeled and deveined
3tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonflour or cornstarch
1medium oniondiced
1medium green bell pepperdiced
3celery stalksthinly sliced
4garlic clovesminced
14.5ouncecan diced tomatoesdrained
14.5ouncecan tomato sauce
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
1tablespoonhot sauce
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
3scallionschopped
Instructions
Season the shrimp with the creole seasoning in a medium bowl tossing to coat. Set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
Whisk in the flour or cornstarch and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a golden brown and has the consistency of sand.
Stir in the onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Turn the heat to low and cook until thickened. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce and salt.
Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip the shrimp over and continue cooking until cooked through, approximately 3 minutes longer.
Sprinkle with scallions and serve over rice.
Notes
Leftover shrimp Creole will stay fresh in an airtight container up to 3 days in the refrigerator.