Authentic Shrimp Creole
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs fresh shrimp ⓘ
- water ⓘ
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil ⓘ
- 2 medium onions, chopped ⓘ
- 2 large green peppers, chopped ⓘ
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 28 oz can stewed tomatoes ⓘ
- 2 tsps salt
- 1 tsp ground red pepper ⓘ
- 1 tsp black pepper ⓘ
- 1 tsp white pepper ⓘ
- 4 bay leaves ⓘ
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar ⓘ
- 1/2 cup chpped green onions ⓘ
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley ⓘ
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp, reserving the peel. Place peels in a small saucepan, add water to cover. Bring to a boil, let cook for 15 minutes. Strain and remove broth. Discard peels.
- Place oil in large heavy pot and place over medium heat. Add onions, green peppers and celery. Saute, stirring until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomates, salt, peppers, bay leaves, thyme, sugar and shrimp stock. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp, cook until they turn pink, 5 to 7 minutes. (Do NOT overcook) Discard bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and parsley. Serve over steaming, fluffy rice.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
536
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).