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Louisiana Shrimp Creole
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Instructions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and bell pepper is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Mix in cornstarch. Stir in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
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Stir in shrimp, lemon juice, and fresh thyme; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Shrimp Deveining Pro š¦When deveining shrimp, use a small paring knife to make a shallow cut along the back and remove the dark vein for a cleaner, more appealing presentation.
- Flavor Layering Technique š¶ļøToast the Cajun seasoning and chili powder in the butter for 30 seconds before adding vegetables to intensify their aromatic compounds and develop deeper flavor.
- Cornstarch Slurry Secret š„Mix the cornstarch with cold water before adding to the sauce to prevent lumping and ensure a smooth, glossy thickening effect.
- Acid Balance Hack šAdd the lemon juice at the very end of cooking to brighten the entire dish and balance the rich tomato sauce without losing its fresh citrus notes.
- Shrimp Cooking Precision ā±ļøCook shrimp just until they turn pink and curl slightly - typically 2-3 minutes max - to prevent rubbery texture and maintain tender, juicy meat.
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Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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