Hot Shrimp Creole Recipe
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • ⅓ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅓ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅓ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅓ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • ¾ cup chicken stock (or bouillon cube dissolved in water)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 12 ounces raw shrimp, peeled
Directions
  1. Place a large pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan, and then fry the chopped onions, celery, and bell pepper until softened. This should take roughly 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried basil, and cayenne pepper to the pan. Fry the spices for 1-2 minutes until they are fragrant. Season the pan with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken stock to the pan and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by half. Then add the chopped tomatoes to the pan, and allow everything to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice, then add the raw shrimp to the pan and place a lid on top. Leave the shrimp to cook for 6-8 minutes, until they have just turned pink.
  5. Serve and enjoy. This dish is best enjoyed fresh, however, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.