Shrimp Creole
Loaded with veggies and shrimp this is an easy dinner that is quick to prepare and will warm you on a chilly evening.
Servings Prep Time
4people 5minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 5minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • 115 oz can tomato sauce
  • 115 oz can Diced Tomatoes
  • 3/4cup Dry White Wine
  • 1lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Chili Powdermy grandma’s recipe calls for 1/4 to 1 teaspoon, my mom and I use a full tablespoon
  • Salt and Pepper
  • olive oil
Instructions
  1. Drizzle olive oil into a large pan and heat until hot. Add the fresh veggies and cook down for a few minutes (3-5 minutes).
  2. Add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Thin the tomato sauce with about 1/2 cup water. Add the wine and stir well.
  3. Season with salt and pepper and add the chili powder. Mix well and bring to a boil.
  4. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and shimmer until cooked through (5-7 minutes).
  5. Serve over rice or with crusty bread.
Recipe Notes

Broth (chicken or vegetable) can be substituted for the wine.  The purpose of the wine is to thin the sauce some.  It’s better with the wine but I’ve used chicken broth when I didn’t have any wine on hand and it turns out ok (I would definitely use wine if it’s available though).