Get ready to transport your kitchen to the vibrant streets of New Orleans with this mouthwatering Creole Shrimp recipe straight from the legendary Commanders Palace! This isn't just another seafood dish - it's a culinary journey that captures the heart and soul of Louisiana's most celebrated cuisine. With its rich, creamy sauce and perfectly seasoned shrimp, this recipe promises to turn an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Cajun
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by cleaning and chopping vegetables. Ensure shrimp are peeled, deveined, and patted dry with paper towels.
- In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until it begins to foam and become slightly golden.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery (known as the "holy trinity" in Creole cooking). Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle Creole seasoning over the vegetable mixture and stir to distribute evenly.
- Carefully add shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and become slightly curled.
- Pour in heavy cream, reducing heat to medium-low. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and coat the shrimp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving hot over rice or with crusty French bread.
Tips
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure they sear beautifully and don't become watery.
- Use fresh, high-quality Creole seasoning for the most authentic flavor profile.
- Don't rush the vegetable sautéing - letting the "holy trinity" (onions, bell peppers, celery) develop deep flavors is crucial.
- Cook shrimp just until they turn pink to prevent them from becoming tough and rubbery.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider using clarified butter or adding a splash of white wine during cooking.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature, ideally over steamed white rice or with crusty French bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 480kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 23g
Cholesterol: 280mg
