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Shrimp Creole with Cajun 180 Seasoning

March 24, 2022

3 pounds 31/35 count Gulf shrimp or smaller
2 tablespoons Cajun 180 Trinity seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon Cajun 180 La Cajun Gold seasoning
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
One 6-oz. can tomato paste
One 8-oz. can tomato sauce
One 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup ketchup
2 cups chicken broth
1 lemon, sliced
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup minced parsley
8 cups cooked rice

Directions

1. Season shrimp with seasoning and set aside for use later in recipe.

2. In a large saucepot big enough to hold all ingredients, heat butter. Add onion, celery, green and red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Stir in garlic, thyme, Creole seasoning and hot sauce. Cook for additional minute. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, ketchup, chicken broth, lemon slices and bay leaves. Bring to simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

4. Add seasoned shrimp to sauce. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Be careful not to overcook shrimp.

5. Ladle serving around 1 cup of cooked rice. Top with generous portion of green onions and parsley.

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