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Shrimp and tomato stew in a white skillet with a silver spoon and fresh herbs in the background.

Shrimp Creole

Smiling woman with glasses and dark hair, professional portrait for Baked Bree website.Diane Goodman
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American, Creole
Servings 4 servings
Calories 432 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 celery spears diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8 ounces
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced bell pepper, onion, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
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  • Stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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  • Add the shrimp to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
    Creamy shrimp and tomato stew in a white skillet with a wooden spoon.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
    Creamy sauce mixture in a bowl with a hand stirring, ready for cooking or baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 19gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 3994mgFiber: 8g
Keyword shrimp creole, shrimp recipe
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