Shrimp Creole

Source : Prepare The Shrimp And Reserve The Shells / Tails Place Shrimp In A Colander And Rinse Put The Shrimp In A Bowl Add Lemon Juice Mix And Then Season...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : August 13, 2026

Step:

  1. Prepare the shrimp and reserve the shells / tails. Place shrimp in a colander and rinse. Put the shrimp in a bowl; add lemon juice, mix, and then season the shrimp. Place in the refrigerator.

    Shrimp Creole recipe step 1 photo
  2. Take the shells and tails and place in a small pot with 1.5 cups of water. Add a dash of Cajun or Old Bay seasonings and heat to a near boil, and then simmer for 15 minutes. Strain the liquid and reserve.

    Shrimp Creole recipe step 2 photo
  3. Place a medium-large sized pot on medium heat. Add olive oil and butter. Swirl the butter and olive oil around in the pot. Let the melted butter foam a bit.

  4. Add in the holy trinity (pepper, onion, & celery), season this, and saut for 5-6 minutes until slightly wilted. Add the paste, stir to coat the vegetables, and heat for 1 minute.

    Shrimp Creole recipe step 4 photo
  5. Add the shrimp stock, tomatoes (with liquid), bay leaves, garlic, and pepper flakes. Bring this to a slight boil and reduce to a simmer; continue to heat for 15 minutes.

    Shrimp Creole recipe step 5 photo
  6. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, and okra. Continue to cook for 15 minutes. Raise the heat to medium and add the shrimp and cook until they are pink. About 10 minutes. Add the green onions, and carefully stir.

    Shrimp Creole recipe step 6 photo
  7. Turn off the heat; add a bit of cayenne and Fil powder, and cover the pot slightly to keep warm. Serve with white rice, grits, and/or garlic toasted bread. Top the dish off with parsley.


Ingredients

  1. 1.5 pounds medium-large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
  2. 1 lemon, juiced
  3. 2 Tbs. Cajun seasoning
  4. 2 Tbs. olive oil
  5. 2 Tbs. butter
  6. 1.5 cup seasoned shrimp stock
  7. 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  8. 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  9. 1 celery stalk, sliced / chopped
  10. 2 Tbs. tomato paste
  11. 1 (14 oz.) can of diced tomatoes
  12. 2 bay leaves
  13. 1-2 garlic cloves, mashed
  14. 1 Tsp. red pepper flakes
  15. 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
  16. 1 Tsp. hot sauce (optional)
  17. 1 cup okra, sliced (optional)
  18. 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  19. Dash cayenne pepper
  20. Dash Fil powder (optional)
  21. 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped

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