Creole shrimp

Creole Shrimp Recipe (serves 4).

Ingredients

• Shrimp: 500 g (peeled)

• Lime: 1 piece

• Onions: 2 pieces

• Red tomatoes: 700 g

• Fresh garlic: 2 cloves

• Fresh chives or spring onions: 1 sprig

• Bay leaves: 2 pieces

• Nutmeg (grated): ½ teaspoon

• Fresh thyme: 1 teaspoon

• Dried chili pepper: 1 piece

• Light crème fraîche or liquid cream (4-5%): 16 teaspoons

• Fresh parsley: 1 bunch

• Salt: 1 pinch

• Pepper: 1 pinch

Necessary utensils

• Sauté pan or frying pan

• Chef's knife

• Cutting board

• Grater (for lemon zest)

• Wooden spoon

• Citrus juicer (for lemon juice)

Preparation time

• Preparation time: 15 minutes

• Cooking time: 20 minutes

Preparation steps

1. Preparation of ingredients:

   • Peel the shrimp and set aside to cool.

   • Rinse and dry the lemon, then grate the zest and squeeze to collect the juice.

   • Peel and slice the onions.

   • Wash, seed and dice the tomatoes.

   • Peel and chop the garlic cloves.

   • Chop the chives.

2. Cooking the onions:

   • In a sauté pan, heat a little oil over medium heat.

   • Add the chopped onions and brown them.

3. Adding vegetables and spices:

   • Stir in the diced tomatoes, chopped garlic, spring onions, bay leaves, nutmeg, thyme, dried chili pepper and lemon zest.

   • Add salt and pepper to taste.

   • Add the crème fraîche and mix.

4. Mijotage:

   • Simmer for about 15 minutes until the water from the tomatoes has evaporated.

5. Adding the shrimp:

   • Add the peeled shrimp and lemon juice to the sauce.

   • Mix to coat the shrimp well and cook over low heat for 3 minutes.

6. Finishing :

   • Remove the dried chili before serving.

   • Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Preparation tips

• For an even more Creole touch, you can add a little fresh chili or a few drops of hot sauce according to your taste.

• Serve these shrimp with long grain rice for a balanced meal that will absorb the flavorful sauce well.

• You can also serve this dish with a fresh salad for a pleasant contrast.

Nutritional values (for 1 serving, or 1/4 of the recipe)

Note: Values are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and exact ingredients used. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe will allow you to enjoy the spicy and colorful flavors of the Caribbean while being easy to make. Enjoy! 🧡