Ingredients:

- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 1 onion, chopped

- 1 green bell pepper, chopped

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 can of diced tomatoes

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- Salt and pepper

- Cajun seasoning

- Dried thyme

- Dried oregano

- Cooked rice

Direction:

1. Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

 

2. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

 

3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.

 

4. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and dried oregano.

 

5. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the seasoned shrimp to the center. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp turns pink and is fully cooked.

 

6. Once the shrimp is cooked, mix it with the vegetables in the skillet.

 

7. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and stir everything together.

 

8. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly.

 

9. Serve the shrimp creole over a bed of cooked rice.

 

10. Optional: you can also add additional cajun seasoning or dried spices to taste, depending on your preference for spice.

 

11. Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make shrimp creole!