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Shrimp Creole For 2

Shrimp Creole For 2
Our Test Kitchen home economists came up with this recipe for shrimp simmered in a well-seasoned tomato mixture. The zesty main dish is sized just right for two.
2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 cup clam juice or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onion, celery
  • and garlic in oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine the clam
  • juice or broth and tomato paste; add to the pan along with parsley
  • and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for
  • 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in shrimp; cook 5-6
  • minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve over rice. Yield: 2
  • servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (1 cup shrimp mixture,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Shrimp Creole For 2 (continued)

Nutrition Facts: calculated without rice) equals 228 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 176 mg cholesterol, 640 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 vegetable, 1 fat.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013