Introduction to Low Carb Shrimp Creole
This One Pan Shrimp Creole is a quick keto weeknight meal! Under 6 net carbs a serving, this flavor-packed low carb seafood dish will make your weekly rotation!
What is Shrimp Creole?
If you find yourself craving some New Orleans cuisine, this is a great recipe to satisfy your cravings! We’ve loved our Cajun Shrimp and these Cajun Pork Chops with Fried Cabbage, but this one might be a new favorite! With a few shortcuts, you can have an easy Shrimp Creole that’s low in carbs but packed with flavor.
Shrimp Creole Recipe Ingredients
Here’s a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need.
- Butter or olive oil
- Vegetables: Celery, Onion, Bell pepper, Garlic
- Fire roasted tomatoes
- Broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Lemon juice
- Seasonings: Old Bay, Bay leaves, Paprika, Oregano
- Shrimp: Shelled & deveined
How to Make One Pan Shrimp Creole
This recipe is super simple–Start with a large, deep skillet or a Dutch oven. Melt the butter over medium heat, then sauté the celery, onion, and bell peppers for 4-5 minutes, then add the garlic. Once the vegetables have softened and the garlic is fragrant, add the drained tomatoes, broth, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and all of the spices.
Understanding Creole and Cajun Cuisine
Sometimes people use Creole and Cajun interchangeably, but there are subtle differences. Both cooking styles come from Louisiana and use similar ingredients, but there are some distinct differences (like Creole often uses tomatoes while Cajun doesn’t).
Difference Between Shrimp Creole and Shrimp Etouffee
Shrimp Creole and Shrimp Etouffee are kind of recipe “cousins.” They have quite a few similarities but also some key differences to set them apart.
Serving Suggestions for Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Creole is normally served over rice, but you could substitute that with a tasty low-carb Cauliflower Rice instead. This would also be amazing over Cauliflower Grits! Summer favorites like Cold Asparagus Salad or these Grilled Zucchini Mozzarella Wraps complement the spice as well.
Is Shrimp Creole Good for Keto Meal Prep?
Yes, this recipe works well for keto meal prep. I don’t usually love reheating seafood, but the sauce really changes things for me here. The flavors meld and become even more amazing as the dish sits up to 3 days in the fridge.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 15 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup broth, vegetable, seafood or chicken
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 1/2 pound shrimp, thawed, shells removed
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet or dutch oven melt the butter over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, bell peppers and garlic. Saute 4-5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
- Add the drained tomatoes, broth, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce and all of the spices. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally until it has reduced and the sauce has started to thicken (see photos)
- Stir in the thawed, uncooked shrimp and cook the mixture an additional 3 minutes or until the shrimp has turned pink and has cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving: 1 1/4 cup
- Calories: 268 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 7.7 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Fat: 6.1 g
- Cholesterol: 178 mg
- Sodium: 313 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3.4 g
Notes
- Net carbs are 5.7 g per serving
