- Shrimp Creole
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
- 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.
- Add tomatoes and tomato paste; simmer 15 minutes.
- Add Oregon Pink Shrimp; simmer 3 minutes. (Simmer 10 minutes if using raw Spot Prawns.) Serve over hot rice.
Serves: Serves 6