Description
Seafood Creole is a classic Southern dish featuring tender seafood simmered in a spicy tomato-based sauce with aromatic vegetables and bold Creole spices. It’s a comforting, flavorful meal served over rice and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb crawfish tails, crabmeat, or scallops (or a combination)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Creole seasoning (or mix of paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until soft, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, Creole seasoning, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), and stock. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Stir in shrimp and other seafood. Simmer for 5–8 minutes until seafood is cooked through.
- Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Use firm white fish or mussels as alternatives to shrimp or crab.
- Add okra or green chilies for extra texture and flavor.
- Control spice level by adjusting hot sauce and cayenne.
- Make the sauce ahead and add seafood before serving for best texture.
- Reheat gently on the stove and add a splash of broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with rice)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
