Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 441.5
  • Total Fat: 13.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 203.3 mg
  • Sodium: 1,041.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 28.5 g

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Introduction

A traditional Cajun dish that is delicious! A traditional Cajun dish that is delicious!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    1 large yellow onion, chopped
    4 stalks celery, chopped
    1 green bell pepper, chopped
    1 cup chopped parsley
    1 bunch green onions, chopped
    6 cloves of garlic, minced
    1 stick unsalted butter
    1 can tomato sauce
    1 can tomato paste
    2 tsp. Sugar
    4 cups chicken broth
    1 tsp. Salt
    1/2 tsp. BlackPepper
    1 tsp. Red pepper

Directions

1. Season shrimp evenly with salt, pepper, and red pepper. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
3. Sauté onions and celery until onions are translucent.
4. Add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes (stirring constantly).
5. Add tomato sauce and 2 cups chicken stock.
6. Cook 30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes (add chicken stock at each stirring time).
7. Add seasoned shrimp, bell pepper, garlic, and sugar.
8. Cook 20 minutes.
9. Serve over steamed rice. Top with chopped parsley and green onions

Serving Size: Makes 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEANMCCARTY.