Cheap to Make Shrimp Creole
Bring the vibrant flavors of Louisiana to your kitchen with this budget-friendly Shrimp Creole recipe! Featuring juicy shrimp simmered in a bold and zesty tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic vegetables, paprika, and herbs like thyme and oregano, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste without breaking the bank. With simple pantry staples like canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and just a touch of optional hot sauce for spice, this hearty, one-pan meal is perfect for busy nights or when you're craving a taste of the South. Serve it over fluffy white rice and garnish with fresh green onions for a dish that’s as stunning as it is satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy Shrimp Creole brings big flavor on a small budget—ideal for feeding the whole family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, uncooked
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Season the mixture with paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add hot sauce if desired for extra heat.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve the Shrimp Creole over a bed of cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh and colorful finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 614 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 6346 mg | 276% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.1 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 120.6 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 486 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3624 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
