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Shrimp Creole

This classic Shrimp Creole recipe should be served with rice and a complementary Southern vegetable, such as okra or garlicky sautéed collard greens, on the side.

Shrimp Creole

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pre-cooked Vital Choice Oregon Pink Shrimp or 2 pounds raw Vital Choice Spot Prawns, shelled
  • 1 tablespoon Vital Choice organic extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 dash organic cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch thyme leaves, crumbled
  • 2 organic bay leaves
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1 can tomatoes (14.5 ounces), un-drained
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 ounces tomato paste (about 6 tablespoons)
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1 tablespoon organic garlic granules)
  • Cooked white or brown rice

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet; sauté onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper and bay leaves for a few minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
  2. Add tomatoes and tomato paste; simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Add Oregon Pink Shrimp; simmer 3 minutes. (Simmer 10 minutes if using raw Spot Prawns.) Serve over hot rice.
Serves: Serves 6