Shrimp Creole

Directions

  1. 1Melt two sticks of salted butter in a pot.
  2. 2Add two chopped onions and one chopped bell pepper to the melted butter.
  3. 3Sauté the onions and bell pepper until translucent, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4Add two tablespoons of minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. 5Add 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for about 15 minutes, mixing well with the vegetables.
  6. 6Drop in one undrained can of Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies) and cook down for about 10 minutes to mix with the other veggies.
  7. 7Pour in one 32oz box of seafood stock.
  8. 8Add one 28oz can of crushed tomatoes, rinsing the can with a little water to get all the contents out.
  9. 9Add one tablespoon of hot sauce.
  10. 10Add one tablespoon of Cajun Power Garlic Sauce.
  11. 11Season with 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  12. 12Add one tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
  13. 13Add one tablespoon of sugar.
  14. 14Cook and simmer the mixture, covered, for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
  15. 15Check seasonings and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  16. 16Add one tablespoon of parsley flakes.
  17. 17Finish with one bunch of green onions.
  18. 18Add 2 pounds of seasoned Gulf shrimp to the sauce.
  19. 19Cook the shrimp for 5-7 minutes and then remove from heat.

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs Gulf Shrimp 31/40 Raw Peeled
  • 2 sticks Salted Butter
  • 2 Onions
  • 1 Bell Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 0.33 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 can Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 1 (32oz) Box Kitchen Basics Original Seafood Stock
  • 1 (28oz) Can Hunts Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Hot Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun Power Garlic Sauce
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley Flakes
  • 1 bunch Green Onions

Equipment

potcutting boardknifewooden spoonmeasuring spoonscan opener

Tips

  • Use seafood stock for richer flavor instead of chicken stock.
  • Season shrimp before adding to the sauce for extra flavor.
  • Cook shrimp for only 5-7 minutes to avoid overcooking.