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Authentic Shrimp Creole

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A bold and flavorful Louisiana classic featuring shrimp simmered in a spicy tomato-based sauce with the ‘holy trinity’ of celery, onion, and bell pepper, served over rice for a hearty and comforting meal.

Ingredients

2 tbsp salted butter

1 tbsp olive oil

3 celery ribs, finely diced

1 small sweet onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced

3 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 tsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp sugar

½ tsp chili powder

¾ tsp salt

⅓ cup chicken broth

1 (15-oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 bay leaves

1 tsp Tabasco sauce (optional, plus more for serving)

1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed

For serving:

4 cups cooked white rice

Chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Sauté celery, onion, and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  3. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw taste.
  4. Add Cajun seasoning, sugar, chili powder, and salt, stirring to coat vegetables.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and Tabasco. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add shrimp and cook 5–6 minutes until pink and cooked through.
  7. Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve over hot rice, garnished with parsley.

Notes

Add smoked sausage for extra heartiness.

Use seafood stock instead of chicken broth for richer flavor.

Serve with cauliflower rice for a lighter option.

Add okra for a more traditional Southern twist.

Shrimp should be added at the end to prevent overcooking.

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