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Louisiana Shrimp Creole

Louisiana Shrimp Creole

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 5 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 🧈 3 tablespoons butter
    • 🧅 ½ cup finely diced onion
    • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
    • ½ cup chopped celery
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
    • 🍅 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
    • 💧 1 cup water
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • Protein

    • 🦐 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

  • Optional Garnishes

    • 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion softens and bell pepper is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.

3

Mix in cornstarch. Stir in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

4

Stir in shrimp, lemon juice, and fresh thyme; cook until shrimp turn pink and are opaque, about 5 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

253

Calories

  • 24
    Protein
  • 21
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a dash of hot sauce.Serve the Creole over rice to make it a complete meal.The dish can be prepared in advance and reheated for convenience.For a lower-calorie version, replace butter with olive oil.