Shrimp Creole
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
POINTS® Value | 6
Servings | 4
Preparation Time | 45 min
Cooking Time | 20 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy
We gave our creole extra sizzle by using a hot, smoked Spanish paprika for flavor. If you can't find it, use ground, smoked chili powder in its place. Enjoy it in honor of Mardi Gras!
List of Ingredients
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 medium celery, stalk, chopped
1 small onion(s), chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 medium bell pepper(s), chopped
14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained
2 Tbsp canned tomato paste
1/4 cup wine, red
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 piece bay leaf
1/8 tsp paprika, smoked, hot Spanish variety
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp scallion(s), minced
1 Tbsp parsley, Italian, fresh, minced
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cup cooked brown rice
Recipe
1. Heat oil in large skillet. Stir in flour and cook over low heat until mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in celery, onion, garlic and pepper; sauté 5 minutes. Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, broth, bay leaf and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
2. Stir in shrimp and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in scallions, parsley and lemon juice; simmer 1 minute. Remove bay leaf. To serve, spoon 1/2 cup of rice into each of 4 bowls and top each with about 2 cups of shrimp mixture.
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