Easy Shrimp Creole

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

5 servings

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022
I found this super-quick and easy shrimp recipe in a magazine years ago and have changed it to suit my taste. To speed things along, I cook the rice in the microwave, using chicken broth instead of water. I’ve only had compliments whenever I’ve served it. –Jean Gauthier, Rives Junction, Michigan

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the soup, tomato juice, water, salsa, lemon juice, parsley, chili powder, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until heated through.
  2. Add the shrimp; cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 222 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.