Easy Shrimp Creole is a spicy, chunky tomato and green pepper mixture that coats tender shrimp to make a hearty family meal done right! Your family will be jazzing during dinner with this classic Southern meal! 

Bring the taste of New Orleans into your home with this easy-to-make Shrimp Creole. The shrimp are simmered in a spicy tomato sauce, and the dish is served over rice. For more shrimp recipes try this Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp, this delicious Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp, and this comforting Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Grits.

Easy Shrimp Creole

This easy shrimp creole is my new favorite shrimp dish! I grew up in the North, so these delicious and heartwarming Southern dishes are still new to me. As I’ve started branching out and trying new things, I’ve fallen in love with Southern cuisine! This recipe originated in Southern Louisiana, where Gulf shrimp are famous. I have enjoyed my time in Louisiana and have learned so much about their style of cooking.

Every time I travel I love to try the local foods. Traveling is where I have found some of my favorite recipes like my fish and chips recipe, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, and the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. There is nothing like experiencing life through other people’s food!

Ingredients

There are so many ingredients you can include in this easy shrimp creole! This is a list of the most basic ingredients, but you could also add bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, cajun seasoning, and the list goes on! However you fix it, you are going to love the blend of flavors in this dish. You can find measurements below in the recipe card.

• Olive Oil: I prefer olive oil for the flavor and it can handle a lot of heat. You can use your favorite oil, or whatever you are used to cooking with
• Green Bell Pepper: They are a little sweet, and add lots of flavor to this meal. They just get better over time!
• Onion: Add lots of flavor to the dish, and help make all of the other flavors in the dish shine.
• Celery Stalks: I like to cut off the tops and the white ends, and dice them into small pieces. You want them to cook quickly and be the perfect bite size.
• Garlic Cloves: Fresh garlic adds a sweet and savory flavor. It makes for a great sauce.
• Stewed Tomatoes: You can find stewed tomatoes in a can in the canned tomato section. Even though I don’t use a specific brand, you should be able to find them at your local grocery store.
• Tomato Sauce: I also buy this from a can.
• Chicken Broth: You could also use vegetable stock or shrimp stock.
• Chili Powder: Chili powder adds a little kick. If you prefer more spice, you can add more chili powder or hot sauce.
• Worcestershire Sauce: This sauce makes such an amazing base for any dish.
• Shrimp: This is the key ingredient!
• Cornstarch: This helps thicken up the sauce.
• Water: Helps to make more sauce.

Easy Shrimp Creole Recipe

I love this easy shrimp creole recipe because it’s a one-pot recipe that makes such a flavorful and delicious dinner. It’s tasty with cauliflower rice and garnished with fresh parsley. This is a hearty and filling meal that the whole family will love this creole cooking. The best part is that cleanup is a breeze, and the leftovers are incredible.

1. Add Ingredients: Add olive oil to a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and celery and cook until tender. After cooking the pepper and onion until tender, add the garlic and saute for a minute.
2. Cook: Add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Add shrimp, cover and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are cooked. 
3. Thicken: Mix the cornstarch and water, stir into the sauce, and cook for 1-2 minutes to let the sauce thicken.