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Shrimp Creole is a dish originating from Louisiana, consisting of shrimp, tomatoes, onion, celery and bell pepper, spiced with hot sauce and cayenne pepper. The dish is slow cooked and served on a bed of white rice.
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Variations
Shrimp Creole has many variation and combinations. You can substitute the shrimp with other types of seafood like, lobster, scallops, crayfish or crab, different types of meats can also be added.Recipe
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (1 lb) can tomato
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 12 ounces shrimp, peeled
- 1 dash Tabasco Sauce
Directions
- Cook onion, celery and garlic in hot oil until tender but not brown.
- Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings.
- Simmer uncovered about 45 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and 2 teaspoon water, stir into sauce.
- Add shrimp, simmer until done (about 5 minutes).
- Serve with yellow or white rice.
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Shrimp Creole Questions
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What are the different types of shrimp that are consumed? 1 AnswerShrimp is havested in the Gulf and southern waters of florida. There are five types of shrimps being consumed .There is the "Pink Shrimp" they are tender and sw... read more -
What are the different types of shrimp that are consumed? 1 Answer---------quote-------- There over 300 different species of prawns and shrimps, which are found in most waters all over the world. A huge amount of shrimp and pr... read more
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Do you prefer breaded fried shrimp or batter fried shrimp? 1 AnswerBatter fried for me! I particularly like tempura batter because it's so light and crunchy. read more
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What is your favorite food combination with Shrimp? 2 Answersi like shrimp in a thai curry with chili, coconut, lime, fresh basil, japanese eggplant and sweet potatoes. om nom nom! Tell me if you want a recipe! read more
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Shrimp Creole Articles, History, and Trivia
- Chef John Folse & Co.: Cajun & Creole History
- Wikipedia: Louisiana Creole cuisine
- InMamasKitchen: History of Cajun-Creole
- Calorie Count: Shrimp Creole Soup
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gumbo ! stuffed bell peppers ! etufee ! jambalaya ! shrimp creole ! stuffed macarons ! nd sweet bread ! gota love new orleans cookin !
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Thanksgivings, 1 and 2 done! I'm not sure I can move right now. Turkey and then shrimp creole...score!
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Barbecued Shrimp Brushed with Creole Butter recipe http://bit.ly/6PAcHI
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I missed shrimp creole, but I'll make it for Christmas.
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shrimp creole today, Turkey in BR tomorrow, and game day Saturday... http://twitpic.com/r2b6x
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