Shrimp Creole hails from the Gulf Coast of the USA and is traditionally made with shrimp, tomatoes and onions served on rice. It’s an easy recipe to whip up and always a crowdpleaser. I like mine a little on the spicy side, but you can add more (or less) spices depending on your taste.
I use cornstarch in the recipe to thicken up the sauce a bit. I find it a little soupy if you leave it out.
I buy the frozen uncooked shrimp that is already deveined and tails removed. It saves me from having to do that extra step!
It’s a hearty, filling meal and a great way to use up the shrimp in your freezer. You may even already have most of the ingredients on hand right now. It’s not a fancy dish, but it sure tastes good.
For more yummy shrimp recipes, check out Tequila Lime Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Lemon Garlic Butterfly Shrimp and Asparagus Salad and Curry Shrimp with Pineapple.
Shrimp Creole
Bring New Orleans to your kitchen with spicy shrimp, tomatoes and onions! This Cajun staple is divine over rice, noodles, or any protein you choose.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, uncooked, deveined, tails removed
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt ( I used Pequin Chili Salt)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
- 6 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add in onion, green pepper and garlic and sauté for 10 minutes until onion is softened and translucent.
- Stir in cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, diced tomatoes (with their juices), cornstarch and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in shrimp. Simmer covered for 6 to 10 minutes or until shrimp is cooked.
- Serve over a bed of rice and top with green onions, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 411Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 1126mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 23g
Doris Calvert says
I always wanted to make this, going to give it a try this weekend, looks good, thanks!
Treen Goodwin says
This looks delish , i have never tried this before , but i will be trying it out the next time i have fresh shrimp , thanks for sharing 🙂
Jody says
That looks so delicious Stacie! We are a shrimp loving family. Mmm!
Lalita Malone says
I love shrimp and this looks so yummy! Thanks for the recipe, Stacie!
Sandra K VanHoey says
This looks so good. If I had all the ingredients in the house right now, I would be making this tonight
Wanda Tracey says
My daughter and I love shrimp recipes and I will enjoy making this for her when she comes home.This looks fantastic.Thank you.
Terri S says
WOW! This looks so good!! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Lisa Ehrman says
This looks wonderful. My husband loves Creole food and your recipe looks great!
Lisa Konieczke says
Oh for the love of food!!! I love Shrimp and I love spicy! I lave adding new recipes to change up our menu to keep it from getting boring. I definitely want to try this recipe… making me hungry!
Shannon Gnocato says
OMG does this sound delish!