Shrimp Creole

Name: Shrimp Creole
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds medium-large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 Tbs. Cajun seasoning; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 Tbs. butter; 1.5 cup seasoned shrimp stock; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 celery stalk, sliced / chopped; 2 Tbs. tomato paste; 1 (14 oz.) can of diced tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; 1-2 garlic cloves, mashed; 1 Tsp. red pepper flakes; 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce; 1 Tsp. hot sauce (optional); 1 cup okra, sliced (optional); 1/2 cup green onions, sliced; Dash cayenne pepper; Dash Filé powder (optional); 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped

Rick M @RickM_PTC

PTC, GA.

A Bayou classic that starts with the “holy trinity.” It’s a seasoned tomato based sauce that gives it a “Creole” flavor and hence the name. Season to taste (or add some heat) and/or other ingredients such as andouille sausage. I substituted the roux here, using a paste, for ease but primarily for a desired tomato rich color.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1.5 poundsmedium-large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1lemon, juiced
2 Tbs.Cajun seasoning
2 Tbs.olive oil
2 Tbs.butter
1.5 cupseasoned shrimp stock
1green bell pepper, chopped
1medium yellow onion, chopped
1celery stalk, sliced / chopped
2 Tbs.tomato paste
1 (14 oz.)can of diced tomatoes
2bay leaves
1-2garlic cloves, mashed
1 Tsp.red pepper flakes
1 Tbs.Worcestershire sauce
1 Tsp.hot sauce (optional)
1 cupokra, sliced (optional)
1/2 cupgreen onions, sliced
Dashcayenne pepper
DashFilé powder (optional)
1/3 cupparsley, finely chopped

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Steps

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.
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.
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 sauté for 5-6 minutes until slightly wilted. Add the paste, stir to coat the vegetables, and heat for 1 minute.
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.
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.
7

Turn off the heat; add a bit of cayenne and Filé 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.