Simple Shrimp Creole

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
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  • I am finally convinced that the cholesterol found in shrimp isn’t going to raise my blood cholesterol and may actually decrease my risk of heart disease.  Are there any other nutrients found in shrimp that can make me healthier?
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    Ralph C.

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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.