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Easy Shrimp Creole And Rice

White bowl of shrimp in red tomato sauce over white rice and garnished with peppers and chopped celery leaves.
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This easy lowcountry shrimp creole recipe is simmered in tomatoes and tomato sauce with a touch of cayenne, chili powder, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.  Shrimp creole is served with rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 cup onions, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • pinch cayenne
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (15) oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8) oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 1/4 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced as garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare rice according to package instructions.
  • Bring a medium pot to medium high heat and melt butter and olive oil.
  • Add onions, green peppers, and celery. Reduce heat, cover, and cook ~ 5-7 minutes or until veggies are soft and translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Stir in chili powder and cayenne pepper.
  • Add bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, and hot sauce.
  • Stir, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook covered ~ 30 minutes. Add water in 1/2 cup increments if the sauce begins to dry out.
  • Add shrimp and cook for another 4-6 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
  • Spoon shrimp and sauce over rice and top with the green onion garnish.  Happy Eating!  Beckie

Notes

  • Keep the shells and combine with water, salt, and your favorite herb or spices to make a killer homemade seafood stock / broth.
  • Raw frozen shrimp that have been defrosted will also work for this easy shrimp creole recipe.

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