Chopped green peppers, onions, and celery are considered the culinary “holy trinity” of Creole cooking. This Simple Shrimp Creole recipe uses this trio and more to create a healthy, quick meal that is sure to please. Serve over rice or couscous.
Number of Servings:
5
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups all-natural chicken broth
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
10 ounces frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper, celery, and garlic and cook until the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, corn, sugar, and cayenne pepper, bring to a boil, and then simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Bring the mixture back to a boil, add the shrimp, and cook until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Source:
Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD
Cofounders, Meal Makeover Moms.com
Nutrition Information:
240 calories: 4.5g fat (0.5g saturated; 0.6g omega-3); 860mg sodium; 26g carbohydrates; 4g fiber; 26g protein; 20% vitamin A; 100% vitamin C, 15% calcium; 20% iron
Number of Servings:
4
Ingredients:
One 16 oz. can tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. cumin
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
2 tbsp. Vinegar
Salt and pepper
2 lb. shrimp in the shell
Instructions:
In a saucepan, place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, oregano and
vinegar. Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, while you peel the shrimp.
Taste the sauce, correct the seasoning, and add the shrimp. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, until shrimp are firm and opaque.
