A flavorful and spicy dish that combines shrimp with a rich tomato-based sauce, perfect for a taste of Creole cuisine.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 bell pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 stalks celery
- 240 milliliters chicken broth
- 500 grams cooked rice
- 400 grams diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 500 grams shrimp
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 5
Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bay leaf, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Step 8
Discard the bay leaf and stir in the green onions and parsley.
Step 9
Serve the shrimp creole over cooked rice.