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Shrimp Creole

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientsshrimp, tomatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, cayenne, rice
πŸ”₯Cooking methodsimmered in a spiced tomato sauce, served over rice
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesavory, mildly spicy, tomato-rich
πŸ•’When it’s eatenhearty main dish served over white rice

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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.