Shrimp Creole Recipe

This shrimp creole recipe makes a cajun classic dinner that is perfect for Mardi Gras, or anytime!

New Orleans creole cuisine is served right in your own kitchen! We like to serve this classic Louisiana dish over cooked white rice.

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This is such a simple shrimp recipe, and it uses a tomato base to make a spicy creole sauce.

Can’t get enough cajun cuisine? For more creole cooking check out my Mardi Gras recipes. See also my seafood recipe collection.

How to make shrimp creole

First gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

For tastiest results, always use the best quality ingredients you have access to.

To make this shrimp creole recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• raw shrimp – peeled and deveined
• olive oil
• cajun seasoning (we love Tony Chachere’s)
• onion – I used yellow
• green bell pepper
• celery
• carrot
• garlic
• tomato sauce
• honey
• dried oregano
• dried basil
• bay leaf
• Cooked jasmine rice – optional for serving
• Fresh chopped parsley – optional for garnish. (Green onions would be another option.)
• salt and black pepper, to taste

We love fresh shrimp if we can find it. And gulf shrimp in particular (from Gulf of Mexico/ Florida coast), but use the best shrimp you have access to.

Making shrimp creole

Place the shrimp into a medium bowl, and drizzle it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of creole seasoning. Toss and set aside.

Heat up a large skillet to medium heat and add the onion, pepper, celery, carrot, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and toss and cook the veggies for 2-3 minutes.

Add the tomato sauce, honey, oregano, basil, and the rest of the creole seasoning. Stir and let it cook for 2 minutes. Then add the bay leaves to the sauce and cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Then add the seasoned shrimp to the sauce.

Cook the shrimp in the sauce until it is pink and cooked through. This should only take a few minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat. Serve the creole shrimp over cooked rice and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.

And if you like it spicy, feel free to add a dash of your favorite hot sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for about 3 to 4 days.

I hope y’all enjoy this shrimp creole recipe! Be sure and let me know if you try it.

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Shrimp Creole Recipe

This shrimp creole recipe makes a cajun classic dinner that is perfect for Mardi Gras, or anytime. Classic cajun cuisine!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Cajun

Keyword shrimp creole, shrimp creole recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 204 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp – peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons creole/ cajun seasoning
• 1 medium yellow onion – peeled and diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper – diced
• 3 ribs of celery – diced
• 1 carrot – medium, peeled and diced
• 3 cloves garlic – peeled and minced
• 1 15 ounces can of tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 bay leaves
• Cooked jasmine rice – optional for serving
• Fresh chopped parsley – optional for serving
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the shrimp into a medium bowl, and drizzle it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of creole seasoning. Toss and set aside.
2. Heat up a skillet to medium heat and add the onion, pepper, celery, carrot, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and toss and cook the veggies for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the tomato sauce, honey, oregano, basil, and the rest of the creole seasoning. Stir and let it cook for 2 minutes. Then add the bay leaves to the sauce and cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Then add the seasoned shrimp to the sauce and cook the shrimp in the sauce until it is pink and cooked through. This should only take a few minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the heat. Serve the creole shrimp over cooked rice and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. Nutrition numbers do not include the rice.

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Creole Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 183mg61%

Sodium 656mg29%

Potassium 863mg25%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 4703IU94%

Vitamin C 38mg46%

Calcium 126mg13%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.