Description
Voodoo Shrimp with a Creole twist is a bold and flavorful dish that brings together smoky Creole seasoning, tender shrimp, and customizable spice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe takes just 30 minutes and is guaranteed to deliver that signature Southern kick. Serve over rice or with cornbread for an authentic Creole meal. Adjust the heat to your liking, and enjoy a taste of New Orleans in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season shrimp with Creole seasoning. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and hot sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve over rice or with cornbread.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less hot sauce to taste.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice, cornbread, or crusty French bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: Voodoo Shrimp, Creole Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp, Easy Shrimp Recipe, Southern Shrimp Recipe