Spicy Shrimp Creole Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Spicy Shrimp Creole Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups julienne celery

2 onions

chopped

4 cloves crushed garlic

1 teaspoon white sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 bay leaf

crushed

1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

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Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven on medium heat. Saute celery onions and garlic in the Dutch oven until the onions are pearly white and the celery has begun to soften.

Step 2

Mix sugar flour salt pepper and cayenne pepper into the Dutch oven. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce both pieces of bay leaf and hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil then turn the heat to low.

Step 3

Let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Approximately 15 minutes before serving add shrimp to the pot and stir well. If necessary raise the temperature to medium-low to ensure the Creole is bubbling but not burning. Scoop out the bay leaf halves before serving. Serve when the shrimp is pink and thoroughly cooked.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Shrimp Creole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 239.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.3g 53%

Carbohydrates: 17.5g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 7.6g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 172.5mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 1287.9IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.7mg 83%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 20.2mg 34%

Folate: 42.7mcg 11%

Calcium: 123.9mg 12%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 78.5mg 28%

Potassium: 818.3mg 23%

Sodium: 940.3mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 68.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.