Shrimp Creole My Authentic New Orleans Recipe - Seafood…

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about ½ cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794 g)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (411 g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (5 ml)
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (2.5 ml) (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (5 ml) (optional, to balance acidity)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1.5 pounds (680 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (store-bought or homemade) (15 ml)
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Chopped fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish