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Spicy Shrimp Creole

3 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
“For more than 35 years, this has been our favorite shrimp dish,” says Sharon Larson of Knoxville, Illinois. The tender shrimp combined with a slightly spicy chunky tomato and green pepper mixture makes a hearty portion of this classic.
Spicy Shrimp Creole
Spicy Shrimp Creole Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, chili powder and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Add shrimp; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 253 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 1673mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein.