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Shrimp Creole Inspired by Emeril Lagasse

April 2, 2012 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh 52 Comments

Creole Shrimp; Shrimp Creole; shrimp; rice; cajun; recipe; easy; Emeril; tomato; celery; seafood; southern; Spicie Foodie

Lately we, hubby and I,  have been craving seafood. Perhaps it is due to the nicer weather which leaves us craving lighter meals or maybe it is because we both love seafood. The only problem with seafood cravings is that we live smack in the middle of Europe. The nearest body of water to us is north, the Baltic Sea.

Being that the Czech Republic does not have an ocean, seafood obviously has to be imported. I couldn’t tell you how much nor ramble off all the seafood varieties that are imported each year. While we always prefer to support local products over imports when it comes to seafood that can be a bit tough. The local fresh fish we eat here is Trout, Walleye aka Pike Perch, and Carp. There is also always a large variety of smoked fishes. While all of those taste great, it can quickly turn boring.

Creole Shrimp; Shrimp Creole; shrimp; rice; cajun; recipe; easy; Emeril; tomato; celery; seafood; southern; Spicie Foodie

Though there are many seafood restaurants here sometimes we prefer to cook it ourselves. Occasionally at our grocery store we’ll come across fresh sea fishes, Mussels, and shrimp. When the fresh options are not available usually there will be a frozen option. In today’s recipe frozen shrimp is what I used. Since the frozen shrimp was pre-cooked all I had to do was thaw it out before dinner time. If you are lucky enough to have fresh shrimp all you need to do is extend the cooking time or cook it first. 

Creole Shrimp; Shrimp Creole; shrimp; rice; cajun; recipe; easy; Emeril; tomato; celery; seafood; southern; Spicie Foodie
This recipe was based and inspired by Emeril’s Shrimp Creole. Get his recipe here

Shrimp Creole
400 gm or just over 3/4 lb. cooked shrimp
1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 can stewed tomatoes, chopped
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1-2 tsp cayenne, adjust to taste
1 tbsp Emiril’s Creole Seasoning, I made my own from his recipe
1 cup fish stock or vegetable stock, I used low sodium vegetable
2 tbsp flour

chives to garnish
white rice to serve

1. Heat the oil in a large pot. Saute the onions until soft, then add the celery and saute for 3 minutes. Next add the bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute. Add the flour to the vegetables and stir to well combine. Next add the remaining spices, stewed tomatoes, and stock. Stir, cover and simmer under medium low heat for an hour and a half. Check on the pot now and then.

2. After the hour and a half, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. If you’ve added more seasoning continue to simmer for a further 10 minutes. Add the cooked shrimp to the pot, allow to simmer for another 3 minutes then turn off heat. Allow to cool before serving over white rice.

Creole Shrimp; Shrimp Creole; shrimp; rice; cajun; recipe; easy; Emeril; tomato; celery; seafood; southern; Spicie Foodie

 

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Filed Under: American, Fish/Seafood

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Comments

  1. Rosa says

    April 2, 2012 at 06:51

    Scrumptious! That flavorful dish looks amazing and so appetizing.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 2, 2012 at 08:22

      Thank you Rosa!

      Reply
  2. claudia @whats cookin italian cuisine says

    April 2, 2012 at 09:32

    These photos make me want to lick the screen nicely done! GREAT presentation its not easy to make rice look good! XO

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 2, 2012 at 10:30

      Hi Claudia,

      Now that is a great compliment :) Thank you Claudia! xo

      Reply
  3. Soni says

    April 2, 2012 at 12:31

    Even I was craving for some seafood over the weekend and ended up making a Seafood Gumbo too!Love comforting dishes like these!Thanks for sharing :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 2, 2012 at 14:14

      Seafood Gumbo sounds delicious! Thanks

      Reply
  4. Maria says

    April 2, 2012 at 13:39

    Hi Nancy hope you doing great. I have awarded you as a versatile blogger do check out this link http://www.flavorsofmumbai.com/versatile-blogger-awards/………see you there :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 2, 2012 at 14:14

      Thanks Maria! I’ll stop by later.

      Reply
  5. Tina@flourtrader says

    April 2, 2012 at 15:45

    This does look delicious! Also, it is very deceiving-it looks like something that took a lot of time in the kitchen. Anything that delivers this big flavor without a lot of kitchen time is a winner to me! Glad you shared this one.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 2, 2012 at 18:39

      I agree, that’s way it’s a great recipe. Thank you Tina:)

      Reply
  6. Kiri W. says

    April 2, 2012 at 18:22

    Mmm, that sounds delicious :) I love creole food even though I haven’t had much of an opportunity to try the real thing down there. It’s on my list though!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 2, 2012 at 18:40

      Thanks Kiri! I would love to go to New Orleans and have the real deal.

      Reply
  7. Flavors of the Sun says

    April 2, 2012 at 19:44

    I know what you mean…I am in the mountains of central Mexico, far from either coast. But we do get some good seafood flown in regularly and some good frozen as well. I love shrimp creole–and your version looks perfect. Such comforting food.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 08:11

      You know exactly what I feel then :) Gracias Victoria!

      Reply
  8. tania@mykitchenstories says

    April 2, 2012 at 20:28

    It is quite thought provoking considering no ocean surrounding your country, when mine has 360 degrees ocean. Still you have managed to make a delicious looking dish and as someone else has already pointed out it is hard to make this kind of food look good.I like the orangey colour of it.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 08:10

      Hi Tania,

      Yes, it’s also fun to see how our locations affect the foods we cook. Thank you :)

      Reply
  9. Emily @ Life on Food says

    April 2, 2012 at 22:53

    Amazing! This looks fabulous. I like a nice balance of seafood out in restaurants and prepared at home. I think you have a winner with this dish.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 08:09

      Thank you Emily!

      Reply
  10. anna says

    April 3, 2012 at 02:12

    i recently moved from inland USA to the coast, and i am just getting used to having access to fresh seafood. it’s really a luxury. i will have to get some fresh shrimp soon and try this!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 08:08

      How lucky for you :)

      Reply
  11. Judy@Savoring Today says

    April 3, 2012 at 10:45

    Can’t go wrong with Emeril, your dish looks fantastic and the photos are stunning. Making me hungry this morning!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 11:48

      No you really can’t :) Thank you Judy.

      Reply
  12. Maire says

    April 3, 2012 at 13:38

    This looks fabulous!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 14:35

      Thank you Maire!

      Reply
  13. Bloggy says

    April 3, 2012 at 13:47

    What can be better than this. I love sea food too rather shrimps and prawns are my favorite. Love this recipe and will surely make this one too. Thanks a lot for sharing it.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 14:35

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Jen Laceda | Tartine and Apron Strings says

    April 3, 2012 at 14:42

    i didn’t know you lived in Czech Republic! Prague? I LOVE Prague and would like to return! I haven’t been down to Louisiana, but anything Creole style, I like-y!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 15:20

      Hi Jen,

      Yes :) It’s a beautiful city that makes those who visit long for a visit soon after. Me too, just love Creole food.

      Reply
  15. Magic of Spice says

    April 3, 2012 at 14:48

    Beautiful flavors and stunning photos! When you come for a visit I will be sure to make you lots of seafood :)
    Hope you are having a great week…hugs!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 15:19

      I’ll remember that Alisha, lol ;) Thanks and hope you are too. Hugsies back!

      Reply
  16. Amy @ Gastronome Tart says

    April 3, 2012 at 15:04

    I’ve been craving seafood too! It must be the good weather :) This does look amazing Nancy! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 15:19

      Hi Amy,

      It really must be. Than you Amy :)

      Reply
  17. Pachecopatty says

    April 3, 2012 at 16:38

    I would think that this shrimp creole dish would be the perfect cure for your desire for a delicious lively taste of fish! Beautiful pictures and pinned for another day, hopefully for a future dinner;-)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 18:21

      It does really satisfy the cravings. Thank you Patty, I hope you like it :)

      Reply
  18. Yelena says

    April 3, 2012 at 17:55

    Our family also loves seafood. Your shrimps looks very delicious.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 3, 2012 at 18:21

      Thank you Yelena!

      Reply
  19. Liz says

    April 3, 2012 at 23:32

    Oh, we have the same troubles here in the middle of the land locked states….but I do enjoy getting some frozen shrimp now and then, too! Your creole looks marvelous…a little spice and tomatoes added to the seafood must taste scrumptious over your fluffy rice~

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 4, 2012 at 06:48

      You can relate to my “seafood problem” then. Thank you Lizzy :)

      Reply
  20. Marsha @ The Harried Cook says

    April 4, 2012 at 01:35

    Wow! That looks like one delicious bowl of food! I adore shrimp and this would be a perfect meal for me.. Thanks for sharing this, Nancy! And I think it goes without saying that I think that your pictures are stunning!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 4, 2012 at 06:47

      It really makes a yummy shrimp meal. Thank you so much Marsha :)

      Reply
  21. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    April 4, 2012 at 05:19

    Wah… I’ve been to a restaurant which serves Creole style food once. It’s been so long that I don’t remember much. This dish looks so good and your picture is confirming how tasty this is! Is it spicy? I probably need to adjust the spice level so kids and I can eat it I think? Other than that, my family will love this dish. And thank you for linking back to my shrimp ball post. =D

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 4, 2012 at 06:46

      Hi Nami,

      It wasn’t very spicy, I wish I would have added more-next time. You could always omit the cayenne and add some smoked or sweet paprika for color. My pleasure:)

      Reply
  22. suzanne Perazzini says

    April 4, 2012 at 08:28

    We are great lovers of prawns in my family and I am always on the lookout for great recipes which include them. We just had Grilled Prawns with Spaghetti for dinner to celebrate our son’s graduation with a degree in Architecture. I couldn’t be more proud of him especially since he was homeschooled by me, for all except four years which he spent in school.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 4, 2012 at 15:17

      Congratulations to your Son and family on his graduation Suzanne! What a great meal to celebrate with.

      Reply
  23. Tobias @ T and Tea Cake says

    April 6, 2012 at 22:02

    Having just written a paper on Southern Amerian English, I’m kinda in the mood for Southern Cuisine now, so I really appreciate this recipe, Nancy. ;)

    About the shrimps: Frankly, I simply could not afford fresh shrimps for a week-night dinner, so the frozen kind is alright with me. Although Germany (hello neighbour, btw haha) has a connection to the ocean, fresh sea food can still be pretty pricey.

    Cheers,
    Tobias

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 7, 2012 at 08:27

      Oh you are my neighbor? Well hello ;) I would love to read your paper on South American English, sounds interesting.

      Have a great weekend Tobias:)!

      Reply
  24. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says

    April 7, 2012 at 05:28

    I know what you r going through with the seafood in prag. We have the same issue in Tirol, fresh seafood doesnt exist at all! and the frozen tastes differently. when I was younger it didnt bother me since I grew up with that stuff but since I am having seafood every day in goa, I have troubel to enjoy the frozen products.

    nonetheless, I would long too for a seafood dish in my native country and I wouldnt think twice making your shrimp creole!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 7, 2012 at 08:25

      Yes, you understand exactly Helene. The key with frozen seafood is to mask that frozen taste and texture with lots of spices and flavor, lol:) Thanks!

      Reply
  25. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    April 9, 2012 at 05:30

    Whenever I see Emeril’s name, it gives me the urge to take a flight into Louisiana. Mmmmmm…

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      April 9, 2012 at 08:09

      Yes, me too. Wouldn’t it be grand to have him cook for you too?

      Reply

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