Nutrition Facts |
Servings and Times |
Ingredients and Preparation
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size |
½ of recipe |
|
Calories
|
270 |
|
Total Fat
|
6.5 g |
| Saturated Fat |
1 g |
|
Sodium
|
1,520 mg |
|
Total Carbohydrate
|
25 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
2 g |
|
Protein
|
28 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients |
Measures |
| Canola oil |
2 teaspoons |
| Small white onion, chopped |
1 |
| Green bell pepper, chopped |
1 |
| Garlic cloves, chopped |
2 |
|
Cajun/Creole seasoning
* |
1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon (depending on taste) |
| Crushed red pepper |
1/8 to 1 teaspoon (depending on taste) |
| Diced tomatoes, undrained |
28-ounce can |
| Uncooked shrimp, peeled, and deveined (thawed, if bought frozen) |
½ pound |
*To reduce sodium content by 600 mg per serving, make a jar of salt-free Creole seasoning by combining 3 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon white pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Directions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté for 4-6 minutes, until onion is translucent.
- Reduce heat to medium, and stir in Cajun seasoning, crushed pepper, and tomatoes. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cover, and simmer for 4-6 minutes, until cooked through.
4.5 vegetables; 3 very lean meats; 1 fat
Serve shrimp creole over hot cooked rice. (½ to 1 cup per serving)
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