Sautéed Shrimp with Savannah-Style Creole Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Tender shrimp cooked in a vibrant Creole tomato sauce inspired by Southern coastal flavors, served with aromatic herbs and spices. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, 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 shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Creole seasoning
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1 diced celery stalk, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp Creole seasoning, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, simmering the sauce for 10 minutes until thickened and aromatic.
4. Step 4: Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, then gently fold in 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice for brightness. Serve immediately.