Creole Spiced Shrimp Recipes

SPICY SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven on medium heat. Saute celery, onions, and garlic in the Dutch oven until the onions are pearly white and the celery has begun to soften.
• Mix sugar, flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper into the Dutch oven. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce, both pieces of bay leaf, and hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat to low.
• Let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Approximately 15 minutes before serving, add shrimp to the pot and stir well. If necessary, raise the temperature to medium-low to ensure the Creole is bubbling but not burning. Scoop out the bay leaf halves before serving. Serve when the shrimp is pink and thoroughly cooked.

SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a small Dutch oven over medium heat; add bell pepper and next 7 ingredients, and sauté 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Add shrimp; cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve immediately over rice in shallow bowls.

CREOLE-SPICED SHRIMP PO'BOYS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish and pepper sauce. Cover and chill until serving., In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. oil to 375°. In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning and salt., Add shrimp, a few at a time; toss to coat. Fry shrimp in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Spread rolls with some of the sauce. Layer bottoms with lettuce, shrimp and tomatoes; replace tops. Serve with remaining sauce.

SPICY SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• 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. , Add shrimp; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice if desired.

SHRIMP CREOLE

Steps:

• Make the optional Creole seasoning: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir together. The seasoning makes about 1/4 cup; store it in a closed container in a cool, dry place.
• Toss the raw shrimp with 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning and set aside.
• In a Dutch oven or large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Sprinkle the flour on top and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until a roux the color of peanut butter forms, about 10 minutes.
• Add the onion, celery and bell pepper, increase the heat to medium and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Stir in 1/3 cup water, then the tomato sauce, hot sauce (if using), sugar, thyme, oregano, basil, bay leaves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally to make sure that the bottom doesn't burn. (If needed, add more water.)
• Once the stew has thickened, add the seasoned shrimp and simmer until opaque and cooked through, about 5 minutes, turning each piece halfway through the cooking time. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes, uncovered. Sprinkle with scallions and parsley, and serve over steamed rice.

CREOLE SPICED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with about 2 gallons of water. Add all ingredients except shrimp and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and continue to simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
• Add shrimp to pot and return to a simmer. Cover, remove pot from heat and let stand until shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, discard the boil, and refrigerate shrimp until chilled, about 1 hour; peel. Serve on top of chowchow, drizzled with some of the vegetables' pickling liquid, or on a platter with chowchow on the side.

SHRIMP WITH SPICY CREOLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• Melt 3 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add Worcestershre sauce, lemon juice and garlic; sauté until garlic is tender, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp;sauté until opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir until melted.
• Transfer shrimp to large bowl. Pour sauce over shrimp. Serve with hot French bread for dipping.