Paula Deen Shrimp Creole Recipe
Do you love Southern food? Paula Deen Shrimp Creole Recipe is a top choice. This dish is full of bold flavors. It brings the taste of Savannah to your kitchen.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Large wooden spoon.
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined.
- 3 tablespoons butter.
- 1 cup chopped onion.
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper.
- 1 cup chopped celery.
- 2 cloves garlic minced.
- 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce.
- 1 can 14 ounces diced tomatoes.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cooked white rice for serving.
Instructions
- Melt the butter in your large skillet. Add the onion, pepper, and celery. Cook until they are soft.
- Stir in the minced garlic. Cook for only one minute. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Stir in all the spices and sauces. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the raw shrimp to the pan. Cook until the shrimp turn pink. This usually takes about five minutes.
- Spoon the creole over hot rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like. Serve it while it is hot.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook the shrimp.
- Chop all veggies to the same size.
- Add more hot sauce for extra heat.
- Let the sauce thicken before adding shrimp.
- Use a heavy pan for even cooking.