Spicy Seafood Creole – Caribbean Style

Ingredients

• 8 oz raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 8 oz raw crab meat
• 3 tbsp green seasoning
• Vegetables & Aromatics:
• 1 cup ochro (okra, chopped)
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced onions
• 1 clove garlic (crushed)
• 1 tin diced tomatoes
• 2 –3 tsp chopped chives
• Sauce & Seasonings:
• 2 tbsp flour
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp hot pepper (or to taste)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the seafood: Combine shrimp and crab meat with green seasoning and set aside to marinate.

2. 2

   Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and garlic. Cover and let steam until onions are soft and translucent, but not browned.

3. 3

   Build the base: Stir in flour, diced tomatoes (with liquid), chopped ochro, bay leaf, salt, sugar, hot pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and cook for a few minutes to combine flavors.

4. 4

   Add seafood: Fold in the marinated shrimp and crab meat. Add water, stir, and simmer until the seafood is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.

5. 5

   Finish: Stir in chopped chives, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.

6. 6

   Serve: Spoon the spicy creole over a bed of plain rice and enjoy.