Shrimp Creole
Source of Recipe
Fabulous Fat-Free Cooking
List of Ingredients
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup choped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces tomatoes, chopped, with juice
3/4 cup no salt added tomato sauce
2 teaspoons low sodium worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dry)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dry)
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch (off plan)
1 tablespoon water
8 ounces shelled medium shrimp, halved lengthwise Recipe
Notice: this can be doubled and made in advance (don't stir in the shrimp until after reheating or they'll toughen).
In a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, bring the stock to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions, peppers, celery and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the onions begin to turn translucent. Add the tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and 1 tsp of the hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Redue the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally,. for 20 minutes.
Place the cornstarch in a cup. Add the water and stir to dissolve the cornstarch. Add to the skillet. Stir for 1 -2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink. Taste and add the remaining 1 tsp hot pepper sauce if needed.
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