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Authentic & Easy One-Pot Shrimp Creole: 30-Minute Louisiana Flavor

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Bring the bold, flavorful heart of Louisiana to your kitchen with this quick and easy Shrimp Creole recipe. You can make this classic Southern comfort food all in one pot and have it ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for your preferred spice level)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery (the holy trinity). Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, Creole seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the simmering sauce. Stir gently to coat the shrimp.
  6. Cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve your flavorful Shrimp Creole immediately over fluffy white rice. Garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of sliced smoked Andouille sausage when you sauté the vegetables.
  • If you do not have Creole seasoning, combine 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon onion powder as a substitute.
  • This dish is excellent served over grits for a true Southern comfort meal.

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