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Creole Shrimp

Recipe by "Louisiana Cookin
The perfect high flavor entree for a lazy Sunday dinner when you have an hour to prepare dinner for the family.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course seafood. rice
Cuisine Creole

Ingredients
  

  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 1 c. diced yellow onion
  • 3/4 c. diced green bell pepper
  • 3/4. c. diced celery
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 3 T. tomato puree
  • 1 1/2 T minced garlic
  • 3/4 c. dry white white
  • 1 28 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 T. Worcestershire
  • 1 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning River Road Blackened Shrimp Seasoning
  • 1 lb. large fresh shrimp peeled, deveined
  • 2 c. cooked white rice
  • Garnish: sliced green onions fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Season with 1 tsp. salt, and cook until vegetables are slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato paste and garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine, and deglaze pan by using a wooden spoon to scrape browned bits from bottom of pan. Add tomatoes, Worcestershire, and Creole seasoning, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spread shrimp out on a paper towel lined platter. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Add shrimp to pot and simmer 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and ladle into bowls. Serve topped with a scoop of hot cooked rice. Garnish with green onion and parsley, if desired.

Notes

If you want a thicker stew, add more shrimp and/or a spicy sausage. Serve with crusty bread.