Spicy Southern Shimp Creole Recipe

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This shrimp creole recipe is quick and easy and sure to please. Shrimp creole features a tomato base sauce that is flavored with bell peppers and plenty of dry spices and seasonings which give the shrimp a nice bite.

20 peeled and devained shrimp (tail removed)
1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
2 tablespoons garlic (minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup of canned tomato sauce
1/4 cup canned diced tomato
1 teaspoon thyme (dry)
1 tablespoon basil (dry)
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons paprika
4 cups cooked white or brown rice

 

Combine cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, salt and paprika. Take half of the seasoning mixture and combine it with the cleaned shrimp. Work the seasonings into the shrimp, heat a large saute pan over a high flame for 3 minutes or until the pan is very hot. Add the vegetable oil. Once the oil begins to smoke add the shrimp and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add all the vegetables including the garlic and continue to saute for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Incorporate the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, dry herbs and remaining seasoning mixture. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for another 3 or 4 minutes. Serve over rice.

Recipe by Brian Johnson

Posted in Seafood & Fish Recipes