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Easy One-Pot Shrimp Creole Ready in 30 Minutes

A white bowl filled with vibrant red shrimp creole sauce, plump shrimp, and a mound of white rice.
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Make this classic Louisiana Shrimp Creole quickly. You get tender shrimp in a rich, spicy tomato sauce using simple steps, perfect for a weeknight seafood dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery (the holy trinity). Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, sugar, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors combine. Stir occasionally.
  5. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the sauce. Stir gently to coat.
  6. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  7. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve the Shrimp Creole immediately over fluffy cooked white rice.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor base, you can add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour to the vegetables after cooking them down, stirring constantly for 1 minute before adding the liquids to create a light roux.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • Use high-quality Creole seasoning for the most authentic Louisiana flavor.

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