Cajun and Creole Recipes

Shrimp Creole

Succulent shrimp in a savory sauce made with peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes and Creole seasoning.

Shrimp Creole

Total: 40 min | Yield: 8 servings, 1 cup each

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped ( about 1 cup)
  • 1 large green bell pepper (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 pound extra-large (16/20 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can Hunt's® Tomato Paste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, celery, jalapeño peppers, garlic and seasoning; mix well. Cook 5 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  2. Stir in shrimp; cook 5 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes with their liquid and the tomato paste; mix well. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 132 Total fat 5g 7% DV Saturated fat 1g 3% DV Cholesterol 86mg 29% DV Sodium 729mg 30% DV Carbohydrate 11g 4% DV Dietary fiber 3g 12% DV Sugars 6g Protein 12g Vitamin A 1120iu 22% DV Vitamin C 58mg 96% DV Calcium 59mg 6% DV Iron 2mg 12% DV
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Conagra Brands, Inc.