Best Shrimp Creole For 2 Recipes

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SHRIMP CREOLE



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If you've ever made a trip to Louisiana, you'll be familiar with this shrimp dish. In a state where the shrimp is plentiful and the spices are too, locals have to dream up recipes that will do justice to the ingredients used in them.This shrimp creole does just that. It's a memorable dish that truly packs a punch. It comes together in under an hour-45 minutes to be exact-and it uses ingredients you already have in your pantry. Rice and diced tomatoes make up the base of the dish, while the additions of bell peppers, onion, celery, bay leaf, parsley, and red pepper add flavor and spice. Our Test Kitchen recommends that if you want to go even spicier, you can tap some hot sauce into the mix or throw in as much crushed red pepper as it takes to make you feel the heat. It truly couldn't be easier to cook up this dish tonight. It's one of those recipes that will make you wonder why you didn't try it before, and it will quickly become a go-to in your recipe box. Don't you want to try this Louisiana classic? Round up a catch of shrimp and put our favorite shrimp creole recipe on the table tonight.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
2 medium-size green bell peppers, finely chopped
1 medium onion, minced (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 pound peeled and deveined medium-size raw shrimp (26/30 count)
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small Dutch oven over medium heat; add bell pepper and next 7 ingredients, and sauté 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Add shrimp; cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve immediately over rice in shallow bowls.

TRUE SHRIMP CREOLE



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An authentic Cajun dish, this tastes even better if refrigerated overnight to allow all the flavors to blend.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds fresh or frozen uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, combine flour and oil until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until flour is a rich deep brown. Add onion, green pepper and celery; cook until vegetables are tender, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in next 6 ingredients. Cover and simmer until heated through, 4-5 minutes. , Add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 5-6 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 224mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

LOUISIANA SHRIMP CREOLE II



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Tomatoes and shrimp cooked up with garlic and onions - this Gulf Coast tradition will have you dreaming of the bayou. This recipe can either be a main dish or a side dish. You can make it as hot as you want, just add more chili powder and hot sauce. Serve over hot rice.

Provided by Katrina Berry

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup finely diced onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic; cook until tender.
  • Mix in cornstarch. Stir in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and red pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 677.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SHRIMP CREOLE



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Enjoy this hearty shrimp that's served with rice - a wonderful dinner ready in an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb uncooked medium shrimp in shells, thawed if frozen
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium green bell peppers, finely chopped (2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 dried bay leaves
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out vein. Cover and refrigerate.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic in butter about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except rice and shrimp. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove bay leaves. Serve shrimp mixture over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1860 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SHRIMP CREOLE FOR 2



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Our Test Kitchen home economists came up with this recipe for shrimp simmered in a well-seasoned tomato mixture. The zesty main dish is sized just right for two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup clam juice or chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onion, celery and garlic in oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine the clam juice or broth and tomato paste; add to the pan along with parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in shrimp; cook 5-6 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP CREOLE FOR 2



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Make and share this Shrimp Creole for 2 recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jrthrmn

Categories     Creole

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 (7 ounce) package frozen cleaned raw shrimp (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 8-inch skillet; cook and stir onion, celery, gren pepper and garlic over medium heat until onion is tender.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, water, parsley flakes and seasonings.
  • Simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in frozen shrimp; heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer until shrimp are done, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve on rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 181.1, Sodium 1433.7, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 8.8, Protein 26.2

SPICY SHRIMP CREOLE FOR 2



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Make and share this Spicy Shrimp Creole for 2 recipe from Food.com.

Provided by budgiesntiels

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
8 ounces medium shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined
hot cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Ina large skillet, saute the onion, celery, and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the garlic and saute 2 minutes longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, chili powder and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes.
  • Add shrimp; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 173.7, Sodium 1904.4, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 17.6, Protein 27.1

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