Carolyn’s Shrimp Creole 🍤
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Yield: Not specified
Category: Stew
Keywords: Creole, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
Description:
Carolyn’s Shrimp Creole is a delightful dish that has stood the test of time, evolving into a recipe cherished by many. With its rich flavors and customizable seafood options, it’s a versatile choice for any occasion. Note that you can easily swap out shrimp for other fresh seafood like clams or crab, tailoring it to your preferences or what’s available in your local market.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flour |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Bell pepper |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 2 | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Tomato sauce |
| 1 | Tomato paste |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 6 cups | Salt |
| 1 | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| 1/2 tsp | Black pepper |
| 2 cups | Okra |
| 2 cups | Raw shrimp |
| 1 | Smoked sausage |
| Rice |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 562.5
- Fat: 38.2g
- Saturated Fat: 8.4g
- Cholesterol: 169.2mg
- Sodium: 1789.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.1g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6.7g
- Protein: 32.1g
Instructions:
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In a large stockpot, heat oil until hot, then stir in flour.
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Cook the flour, stirring often, until it reaches a medium brown color, ensuring not to burn it.
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Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot. Cook until they become soft and fragrant.
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Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, ensuring everything is well mixed.
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Allow the mixture to cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Add salt, water, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the pot, stirring to combine.
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In a separate skillet, fry the smoked sausage until cooked through, then drain any excess fat.
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Add the fried sausage and okra to the pot, stirring to incorporate.
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Allow the stew to simmer for approximately 1 hour, allowing the flavors to develop and the ingredients to meld together.
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After the stew has simmered, add the raw shrimp to the pot, and cook for an additional 15 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
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Serve Carolyn’s Shrimp Creole hot, accompanied by cooked rice.
Tips:
- Feel free to customize this recipe by substituting shrimp with other fresh seafood like clams or crab for a delightful variation.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes according to your taste preferences.
- Serve this dish with freshly cooked rice to soak up all the flavorful sauce.
- This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, as it comes together relatively quickly and is sure to satisfy your cravings for something hearty and comforting.
