Bayou Bliss My Easy Classic Shrimp Creole Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 celery stalk, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (800g)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (400g)
• 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco, optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (approximately 700g)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Cooked white rice or brown rice (optional)
• Hot sauce (for extra kick, optional)