Shrimp Creole For 2 Recipe

By CarolineNGa

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup clam juice or chicken broth
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Hot cooked rice

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onion, celery and garlic in oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine the clam juice or broth and tomato paste; add to the pan along with parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in shrimp; cook 5-6 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve over rice. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Analysis:
One serving (1 cup shrimp mixture, calculated without rice) equals 228 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 176 mg cholesterol, 640 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 vegetable, 1 fat.