Weeknight Shrimp Creole
Juicy shrimp simmered in a spiced Creole tomato sauce with onion, celery, and peppers. Ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 ½ tsp Creole or Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp dried leaf oregano
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Hot cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Peel & devein the shrimp. Run the tip of a sharp knife down the back of a shrimp and remove the dark vein. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. Rinse under cold water. Refrigerate the shrimp until you’re ready to cook.1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- Sauté the aromatics. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers, onions, and celery. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.1 tbsp olive oil | 1 green bell pepper | 1 cup chopped onion | 1/2 cup chopped celery | 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- Add the tomatoes and seasonings. Add the crushed and diced tomatoes along with the Creole or Cajun seasoning, oregano, cayenne, and red pepper flakes, if using. Adjust the heat to suit your taste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add salt and pepper to taste.1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes | 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1 1/2 tsp Creole or Cajun seasoning | 1/2 tsp dried leaf oregano | 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper | 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Finish the dish. Add the shrimp to the sauce and continue cooking for about 3 to 5 minutes. The shrimp should be pink and opaque, and curled into a loose "C" shape. Serve with hot cooked rice.Hot cooked rice
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 39gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 274mgSodium: 279mgPotassium: 567mgFiber: 7gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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