LOW CARB SHRIMP WITH CREOLE SAUCE

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I made this for my best friend's birthday. She is on a low-carb diet but I was also cooking for kids and men (A challenge!) I had NO leftovers. This came from a Bon Appetit magazine. Very easy and very good.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb large shrimp, peeled,deveined,shells reserved
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons brandy
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup whipping cream
12 ounces fully cooked andouille sausages
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add shrimp shells; saute until brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium low.
  • Mix in tomato paste.
  • Add broth, then brandy, garlic and thyme.
  • Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Strain into medum saucepan; pressing on solids.
  • Add cream; simmer until sauce is reduce to 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shrimp; saute just until cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Add sausage and onion to skillet; cook until golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper and Old Bay seasoning; saute 3 minutes.
  • Return shrimp to skillet.
  • Add sauce and bring to simmer.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.4, Fat 47.4, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 262.4, Sodium 1284, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 43.4

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