Creole Shrimp & Rice
Recipe from Family Circle

A melting pot of traditions go into Creole dishes French, Spanish, African and Native American originating in the Louisiana Bayou.


Creole Shrimp & Rice

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 29 mins
Related Categories: Creole, Dinner, Rice, Shrimp, Shrimp Creole
 
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Ingredients
  • 3  tablespoons
    vegetable oil
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  • 3/4  pound
    large shrimp, shelled and deveined
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  • 3  teaspoons
    Creole seasoning (such as McCormick)
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  • 2  large
    green peppers, seeded and chopped
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  • 1/2  large
    onion, chopped
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  • 3  ribs
    celery, thinly sliced
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, finely chopped
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  • 1  can (14-1/2 ounces)
    stewed tomatoes
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  • 4-1/2  cups
    cooked white rice
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Directions
1.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and season with 1 teaspoon of the Creole seasoning. Saute for 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
2.
Add remaining tablespoon oil, the peppers, onion, celery and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Scrape up any browned bits in bottom of skillet. Add tomatoes and remaining 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning. Break up tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
3.
Stir in shrimp and heat through. Serve with cooked rice.
Nutrition information
Calories 504, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Sodium 919 mg, Carbohydrate 77 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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