Authentic Shrimp Creole Bold Flavors Easy NOLA Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 100g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 tsp / 6g)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) cayenne pepper (or more, to taste – remember, we want it BOLD!)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper
• 1 (28 ounce / 794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 ounce / 411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1.5 pounds (680g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Cooked rice, for serving