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Easy & Authentic 30-Minute One-Pot Shrimp Creole

A close-up of a bowl filled with rich, red shrimp creole served alongside fluffy white rice and garnished with fresh parsley.
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Bring the bold, flavorful heart of Louisiana to your kitchen with this quick and easy Shrimp Creole recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes and made all in one pot, this dish delivers classic Southern comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery (the holy trinity). Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This builds your authentic Creole sauce base.
  5. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the simmering sauce. Stir gently to coat.
  6. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more hot sauce if you desire more heat.
  8. Serve your flavorful Shrimp Creole immediately over fluffy cooked white rice for a complete Southern comfort meal.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute 1/2 cup of dry white wine for 1/2 cup of the chicken broth.
  • If you do not have pre-made Creole seasoning, mix 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  • This dish is excellent served with crusty French bread to soak up the savory tomato-based sauce.

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