Creole Sauce

A versatile and super easy sauce that will ramp up any meal with its pure spiciness. And if you love Creole or Cajun food, it's a must-have staple for your fridge. Serve it over a po' boy or shrimp and grits for the win.

Makes 2-3 cups of sauce

Course Condiment

Cuisine Creole, Southern

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 135kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
⅓ cup onions, chopped
⅓ cup celery, chopped
⅓ cup green onions, chopped
⅓ cup green bell peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 14-ounce can roasted tomatoes
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cups chicken stock
2-3 teaspoons Creole seasoning
2-3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Heat a medium skillet on medium-high heat and add oil, followed by garlic, onions, celery, bell pepper, green onions, oregano, and thyme. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onion wilts.
Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until sauce slightly thickens, 15-20 minutes. Adjust with stock as needed.
Stir in green onions, cook for another minute, and add butter until melted.
Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat, and serve warm with fish or desired protein.

Notes

Make sure to cut the veggies into small, uniform dice shapes to cook them quickly and evenly.
No roasted tomatoes? Fresh or regular canned tomatoes will also work. The fresh tomatoes are juicier and will take a little longer to thicken.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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