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Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole is a comforting dish featuring Gulf shrimp, tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, and a blend of spices. Quick and satisfying, it's served over rice for a taste of New Orleans at home.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs peeled deveined Gulf shrimp
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 celery stalks chopped
  • ½ purple onion chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic chopped
  • 1 12 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 10 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 12 oz can chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Tabasco sauce to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over low heat. Add chopped bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, letting the tomatoes break down and mix with the veggies.
  • Mix tomato paste and chicken broth in a bowl, then pour into the pan. Add an extra can of water using the empty tomato paste can. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, and pepper. Stir, then taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet, stir gently, and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  • Stir in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning if necessary (more salt, pepper, or Tabasco).