Cajun · Rice Bowl

Shrimp Creole

Shrimp simmered in a tomato, pepper, celery, and onion sauce over rice.

Shrimp Creole recipe

20 minutes prep · 30 minutes cooking · 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb Raw shrimp
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes
  • 1 item Bell pepper
  • 2 stalk Celery
  • 1 item Yellow onion
  • 1.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 cup White rice
  • 1.5 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Cook rice separately.
  2. Saute onion, celery, and pepper until softened.
  3. Add tomatoes, broth, and Cajun seasoning and simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Add shrimp and cook just until opaque; cook shrimp until opaque and firm, or 145°F at the center; remove promptly to prevent toughness.
  5. Serve over rice and adjust heat to taste.

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