Prawn Creole - Prawn Recipes

Prawn Creole is a delicious and flavorful dish that originates from Louisiana, USA. It features succulent prawns (shrimp) cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce, seasoned with a variety of spices and served over rice. Here's a basic recipe for Prawn Creole:

How to prepare. 

Prawn Creole - Prawn Recipes

Ingredients:

➤1 pound large prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined

➤1 onion, finely chopped

➤1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

➤2 celery stalks, finely chopped

➤3 cloves garlic, minced

➤1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes

➤1 cup tomato sauce

➤1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

➤1 teaspoon sugar

➤1 teaspoon paprika

➤1 teaspoon dried thyme

➤1 teaspoon dried oregano

➤1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

➤Salt and black pepper to taste

➤2 tablespoons vegetable oil

➤Cooked rice, for serving

➤Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken or vegetable broth. Season with sugar, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

4. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.

5. Add the peeled and deveined prawns (shrimp) to the sauce. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the prawns, as they can become tough.

6. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add more cayenne pepper at this stage.

7. Once the prawns are cooked, remove the skillet or pot from the heat.

8. Serve the Prawn Creole over cooked rice, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Enjoy your flavorful and comforting Prawn Creole! You can customize the level of spiciness and adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences.