Name: Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 tsp Paprika; 2 tsp Onion powder; 2 tsp Garlic powder; 2 tsp Dried oregano; 2 tsp Dried basil; 1 tsp Dried thyme; 1 tsp Ground black pepper; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Morton’s Lite Salt; ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper (optional); 8 oz Large shrimp; 2 ½ cups chopped tomato; ½ cup chopped onion; ½ cup chopped red bell pepper; ½ cup chopped celery; 4 tsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves crushed; ½ cup cooked brown rice; 3 cups water

Started August 19, 2021 2566 0 0

AuthorKevin Petrizio

RatingDifficultyBeginner

The flavors of New Orleans are some of the most distinct in the entire world. When we hear curry, we think India. garlic, we think Italy. And Creole, we think Southern Louisiana. There are so many different foods that are unique to that region. And many of them start with these two things. The trinity: onion, celery and bell pepper, and Creole seasoning. These are the base flavors for hundreds of recipes.

Yields2 Servings

Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins

Creole Seasoning

3 tsp Paprika

2 tsp Onion powder

2 tsp Garlic powder

2 tsp Dried oregano

2 tsp Dried basil

1 tsp Dried thyme

1 tsp Ground black pepper

1 tsp Smoked paprika

1 tsp Morton’s Lite Salt

¼ tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)Very Spicy. Use more or less depending on how hot you like it.

Main Recipe

8 oz Large shrimpPeeled and de-veined -- Save the Shells and tails

2 ½ cups chopped tomato

½ cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped red bell pepper

½ cup chopped celery

4 tsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves crushed

½ cup cooked brown rice

3 cups water

Mix Creole seasoning and set aside. This makes more than you need for this recipe.

Peel and de-vein shrimp. SAVE the shells and tails.

Place peeled shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of the Creole seasoning. Set aside.

In a medium sauce pan, boil 3 cups of water with a pinch of the Creole seasoning.

When water boils add shells and tails and lower to a simmer.

Let the shells simmer for 5 minutes and then turn off the heat, cover, and set aside.

In a skillet, heat up the olive oil over medium heat.

Add onion, garlic, celery, and peppers and let cook for 5 minutes to soften.

Add in the tomatoes and two teaspoons of the Creole seasoning.

Stir over medium high heat until the liquid from the tomatoes has cooked away. About 10 minutes.

Strain the shrimp stock from the sauce pan and add to the skillet

Allow to cook for 5 minutes uncovered and then turn off the heat.

Add shrimp and rice and stir to combine.

Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Stir once or twice.

Shrimp should be cooked through by now.

Dust with one more pinch of Creole seasoning and serve.

These recipes makes 2 servings

Count each serving as: 1 protein, 2 veggies, 1 starch, 1 fat

CategoryFish, Seafood, Seasonings, Spicy

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