Plump savory shrimp in a rich tomato sauce with just a touch of spice comes together in just 30 minutes to make this recipe for Shrimp Creole a great easy weeknight dinner!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time55minutes
Total Time1hour5minutes
Servings6-8 severings
SusanneSusanne Eagan
Ingredients
1 1/2lb.shrimpcleaned, detained and tail off
1cuponiondiced
1green peppersliced
3stalks celerysliced
1 28oz.can petite diced tomatoes
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1teaspooncajun seasoningor to taste if you want it really spicy
1teaspoonwhite sugar
Instructions
Heat olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat and cook onions and celery until tender.
Add garlic, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, chili power, sugar and salt to skillet. Bring to a boil, reduced heat, cover and simmer together for 45 minutes
Add thawed shrimp and bell peppers to sauce cover with lid and simmer for another five minutes
Serve over rice and garnish with hot sauce if desired.