Classic Creole Sauce

Name: Classic Creole Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun,Creole,American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 2/3 cups chicken stock, or vegetable stock; 4 green onions, sliced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste

A versatile Creole sauce, featuring vegetables, herbs, and tomatoes, is ideal for enhancing chicken, fish, or seafood dishes.

⭐ 4.1 (58 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Sauce

Cuisine Tags:

Cajun Creole American

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Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add celery, onion, bell peppers, and garlic, sautéing until tender (5-7 minutes).
Combine Creole seasoning, paprika, thyme, oregano, basil, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce in a separate bowl.
Stir tomatoes into the sautéed vegetables, then add the seasoning mixture and sauté for 1 minute.
Pour in chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a boil; stir in green onions.
Continue boiling uncovered for 10 minutes until most liquid evaporates.
Blend in the tomato paste, then remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 119 kcal

Carbohydrate: 8 g

Cholesterol: 17 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 479 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 9 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g