How To Make Shrimp Creole.

How To Make Shrimp Creole

You are going to love this delicious one-pan shrimp creole recipe. Make sure you add it to your regular rotation.

My belief is there is a place for everything in moderation, and that we can still live a healthy lifestyle without being ultra-rigid.

Note; make sure you look for high nitrate-free quality bacon.

Ingredients for 4 servings.

1 tsp olive or avocado oil

4 nitrate-free bacon slices, chopped

3 bell peppers of various colors, chopped

1 large white or yellow onion, sliced

4 celery ribs, chopped

4 fresh garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp homemade Cajun seasoning mix

1 (14.5 ounces) jar of organic tomato sauce

1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leafs

2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa.

How To Make Shrimp Creole

Preparations.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add in your bacon and cook until crispy, remove onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the excess fat.

In the same skillet with a bit of remaining bacon fat, sauté your onions, bell peppers, and celery stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasonings and continue to cook, stirring for about 1 minute more.

Pour in tomato sauce, and reduce the heat to low.

Simmer until your sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes.

Add in your raw shrimp and cook until pink, about 4-5 minutes.

Taste Test and adjust the seasonings if desired.

Sprinkle with crispy bacon and fresh chopped parsley.

Serve immediately on a bed of brown rice. Or allow cooling for meal prep.

How To Make Shrimp Creole