Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 2 lb Gulf shrimp (31/40 count; raw, peeled)
• 2 sticks salted butter
• 2 onions
• 1 bell pepper
• 2 tbsp minced garlic (A couple tablespoons)
• 0.333 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (Undrained; can size not specified)
• 1 box seafood stock (32 oz (907 g) box)
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes (One can)
• water (A little, to rinse out the crushed-tomato can)
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (Video text specifies 1 tablespoon; adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp Cajun garlic sauce (Cajun Power brand shown; amount from video text)
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (Or until you're happy with the heat)
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (Use your preferred brand; video text specifies 1 tablespoon)
• sugar (A little)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp parsley flakes
• 1 bunch green onions

Steps

1. 1

   Melt the salted butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions and bell pepper. Sauté until translucent.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

4. 4

   Continue cooking the vegetables down, about 15 minutes in total for this stage.

5. 5

   Add the flour and mix it into the vegetables.

6. 6

   Cook the flour and vegetable mixture for about 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the undrained can of Rotel and stir it into the mixture.

8. 8

   Cook for about 10 minutes, until the Rotel is well incorporated with the vegetables.

9. 9

   Pour in the seafood stock.

10. 10

    Add the crushed tomatoes.

11. 11

    Add a little water to rinse out the crushed-tomato can, then pour that water into the pot.

12. 12

    Add the hot sauce, Cajun garlic sauce, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, and a little sugar. Stir to combine.

13. 13

    Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 30 minutes so the flavors can meld.

14. 14

    Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then add the salt and parsley flakes.

15. 15

    Add the green onions.

16. 16

    Season the shrimp separately before adding it to the sauce; the source does not specify the seasoning or amount used.

17. 17

    Add the seasoned shrimp to the pot and cook for 5–7 minutes.

18. 18

    Remove the pot from the heat.

Notes

The creator says to season the shrimp before adding it, but does not specify the seasoning or quantity. Rice is suggested by the post's hashtag, but no rice preparation is provided. The amount of sugar and water is unspecified.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Cajun
• Louisiana
• shrimp
• seafood
• stovetop
• gluten-containing
• dairy