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Shrimp Creole For 2

Name: Shrimp Creole For 2
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
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

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

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.

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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 228 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 vegetable, 1 fat.

Shrimp Creole For 2

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