Pan-Seared Gulf Shrimp with Creole-Spiced Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

Plump gulf shrimp pan-seared and simmered in a robust Creole-spiced tomato sauce, perfect for a flavorful Southern-inspired seafood dinner. This American Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, medium yellow onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup celery stalk, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• to taste salt
• to taste freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb large gulf shrimp and sear for 2 minutes on each side until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 finely chopped medium yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup diced celery. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp Creole seasoning, and 1 tsp dried thyme; cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes and 1 tsp hot sauce. Stir well and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and deepens in color.
5. Step 5: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, gently stirring to coat them in the sauce. Simmer for 2 more minutes to meld flavors. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.