Caribbean Shrimp Creole with Fluffy White Rice

Name: Caribbean Shrimp Creole with Fluffy White Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 2 pound shrimp (large, peeled, deveined); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 yellow onions (medium, diced); 2 green bell peppers (diced); 4 clove garlic (minced); 28 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 3 cup instant white rice (uncooked); 5 cup water; 1 pound frozen cut okra; 1 lime (cut into wedges); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

A vibrant and zesty shrimp creole, quickly cooked with a fragrant bell pepper and tomato sauce, served alongside fluffy white rice and tender steamed okra.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Haitian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.21/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Gluten-Free
Soy-Free
Low-Fat
Low-Sugar
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

2 pound shrimp (large, peeled, deveined)
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 yellow onions (medium, diced)
2 green bell peppers (diced)
4 clove garlic (minced)
28 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
3 cup instant white rice (uncooked)
5 cup water
1 pound frozen cut okra
1 lime (cut into wedges)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced yellow onions and green bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, begin cooking the instant white rice and steaming the okra.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), chicken broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
While the creole simmers, prepare the instant white rice. Combine 3 cups of instant white rice and 5 cups of water in a separate saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes, or according to package directions.
Steam the frozen cut okra. Place 1 pound of frozen cut okra in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the simmering creole sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
Serve the Quick Caribbean Shrimp Creole immediately over the fluffy white rice, with a side of steamed okra. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your preferred spice level. This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 313
Protein: 26.6 g
Carbohydrates: 42.5 g
Fat: 4.6 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 691 mg
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sugar: 6.7 g
Cholesterol: 160 mg