Paula Deen Shrimp Creole Recipe
If you love bold and spicy seafood dishes, this Paula Deen Shrimp Creole Recipe is perfect for you. It is rich, saucy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until warm.
Cook Vegetables
- Add onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until soft.
Add Garlic
- Stir in garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and mix well.
Add Broth
- Add chicken broth and stir to combine.
Season Sauce
- Add paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, thyme and Worcestershire sauce.
Simmer Sauce
- Let the sauce simmer for 15–20 minutes to develop flavor.
Add Shrimp
- Add shrimp to the sauce and stir gently.
Cook Shrimp
- Cook for 4–5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor
- Do not overcook shrimp
- Add hot sauce for extra spice
- Serve with rice for a full meal
- Use seafood broth for deeper taste
- Add okra for traditional style