Low-Calorie Shrimp Creole



Low-Calorie Shrimp Creole
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
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Low-Calorie Shrimp Creole
Ingredients
  • 4
    cups water
  • 1
    pound fresh or frozen shelled shrimp
  • 1/2
    cup chopped onion
  • 1/2
    cup chopped green sweet pepper
  • 1
    28 ounce can tomatoes, cut up
  • 2
    teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 1
    teaspoon sugar
  • 1
    teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/4
    teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
  • 2
    tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2
    cups hot cooked rice
  • 1/4
    cup snipped parsley
Directions

1. In a large saucepan bring the 4 cups water to boiling; add shrimp. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque; drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet combine the onion, green pepper, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Do not drain.

3. Stir in undrained tomatoes, bouillon granules, sugar, thyme, and bottled hot pepper sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 8 minutes.

4. Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; stir into skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

5. Add shrimp; heat through. Combine rice and parsley. Serve shrimp mixture with rice mixture. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Low-Calorie Shrimp Creole)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 290,
  • Protein (gm) 26,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 43,
  • Fat, total (gm) 2,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 140,
  • Sodium (mg) 680,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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