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Easy Shrimp Creole With Rice

February 16, 2022 by Raquel 3 Comments

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This Easy Shrimp Creole With Rice recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for a meatless meal. Made with bell peppers, hot sauce and rice, this Shrimp Creole recipe is a keeper for your dinner menu planning.

We are all about sharing easy dinner recipe ideas and this simple shrimp recipe is sure to please. 

Shrimp Creole with Rice on plate.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This is a simple and delicious recipe and is ready in about 35 minutes.

An easy shrimp recipe that is a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras season

Perfect easy meal idea that the whole family is sure to love.

Shrimp Creole with Rice on white plate.​​

It also makes a tasty meatless Monday idea.  

hrimp Creole with Rice Recipe on plate

Ingredients For Easy Shrimp Creole with Rice

Shrimp Creole with Rice Ingredients.

  • raw shrimp  - You can use fresh shrimp or frozen shrimp from the seafood section.
  • Green bell pepper
  • chicken stock
  • diced tomatoes
  • Worcestershire sauce 
  • onion - plus some green onions for garnish garlic
  • hot sauce
  • bay leaf
  • Seasonings –s paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper white rice  

 

Equipment and Kitchen Tools Needed

  • large saucepan, stock pot or dutch oven
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • slotted spoon

How to Make Shrimp Creole with Rice

Step By Step Instructions  

  1. In a large pot, sauté onion, green pepper, and celery in butter until soft 
  2. Add in garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano, hot sauce and cayenne - cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Stir in broth and add in bay leaves  Bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes 
  4. Stir in tomatoes and Worcestershire, simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add in cooked shrimp to the creole sauce and cook until hot.  
  6. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice  Season with salt and pepper, serve over rice, garnish with green onions, and enjoy!   

celery and onion for shrimp creole in opt.

 

Creole Shrimp Recipe step 2

 

Creole Shrimp Recipe how to make creole sauce.

 

Making Creole sauce in pan..

Shrimp Creole and rice Recipe 

Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts

 

  • You can use a teaspoon of cajun seasoning to add more flavor. 

Variations, Notes, and Substitutions

  • You can substitute brown rice for white rice, if desired.
  • You can use cauliflower rice in place of white rice to make it a lower carb recipe.
  • You can kick it up by adding ½ teaspoon of chili powder when the sauce is cooking.

Serving and Storage Suggestions

  • Serve with fluffy white rice. I like to serve it with red pepper flakes on the side in case anyone wants to raise the heat level.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container. 

 

More Shrimp Recipes

Shrimp Skewers - fun for the barbecue and delicious.

Bang Bang Shrimp. Delicious shrimp straight from your favorite restaurant experience.

Shrimp Scampi. A delicious recipe for the traditional favorite.  

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Easy Shrimp Creole & Rice

Shrimp Creole and rice Recipe .
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Easy Shrimp Creole With Rice

This Easy Shrimp Creole With Rice recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for a meatless meal. Made in about 35 minutes.
Course Easy Dinner Ideas, Main Course
Cuisine American, creole
Keyword creole dishes, louisiana classic, mardi gras
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 48kcal
Author Raquel Pineira

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 lb shrimp - thawed if frozen, cooked, peeled, deveined, tail off
  • Chopped green onion for garnish
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

  • In a large pot sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery in butter until soft
  • Add in garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano, and cayenne - cook for 2 minutes
  • Stir in broth and add in bay leaves
  • Bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes
  • Stir in tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce., Reduce to low heat and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Add in cooked shrimp and cook until hot
  • Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice
  • Season with salt and pepper, serve over rice, garnish with green onion, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1283IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg

 

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About Raquel

Southern California mom who blogs about time-saving recipes, entertaining, craft, party ideas and travel. Life is about making the most of your time - don't waste it.

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  1. Tamara Bowman

    February 21, 2022 at 12:15 pm

    I can almost smell it cooking! Also, is there anything better than cooking with rice and bell peppers?

    Reply
  2. Laurie

    March 03, 2022 at 5:40 am

    Thank you for sharing your recipe at the Homestead Blog Hop 381!

    Take care!

    Laurie
    Ridge Haven Homestead

    Reply

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