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Shrimp Creole

🇺🇸 A dish from United States

Shrimp Creole, a dish from United States
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Shrimp creole is a dish of Louisiana Creole origin, consisting of cooked shrimp in a mixture of whole or diced tomatoes, the "holy trinity" of onion, celery and bell pepper, spiced with hot pepper sauce or cayenne-based seasoning, and served over steamed or boiled white rice. The shrimp may be cooked in the mixture or cooked separately and added at the end.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsshrimp, tomatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, cayenne, rice
🔥Cooking methodsimmered in a spiced tomato sauce, served over rice
👅Flavour & stylesavory, mildly spicy, tomato-rich
🕒When it’s eatenhearty main dish served over white rice

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Shrimp Creole come from?
Shrimp Creole is a dish that originated in United States.
What is Shrimp Creole?
Shrimp creole is a dish of Louisiana Creole origin, consisting of cooked shrimp in a mixture of whole or diced tomatoes, the "holy trinity" of onion, celery and bell pepper, spiced with hot pepper sauce or cayenne-based seasoning, and served over steamed or boiled white rice. The shrimp may be cooked in the mixture or cooked separately and added at the end.