
Made with AI
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, seafood stock, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
Season the mixture with sugar, dried thyme, dried basil, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the sauce, and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve the shrimp creole over cooked white rice.