Louisiana Shrimp Creole

Name: Louisiana Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 0.5 cup finely diced onion; 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper; 0.5 cup chopped celery; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 dash hot pepper sauce; 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

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In this delicious shrimp Creole recipe, tomatoes and shrimp are cooked up with garlic and onions. This Gulf Coast tradition will have you dreaming of the bayou. This recipe can either be a main dish or a side dish. You can make it as hot as you want by adding more chili powder and hot sauce. Serve over hot rice.

Recipe by katrina berry

Updated on February 24, 2023

close up on a plate of Louisiana shrimp creole

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

5

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
½ cup finely diced onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and bell pepper is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.

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Mix in cornstarch. Stir in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

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Stir in shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193	Calories
8g	Fat
14g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 157mg	52%
Sodium 677mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 26mg	130%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 571mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.