MICROWAVE BAYOU SHRIMP CREOLE

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Microwave recipes are my weakness since I got my convection oven. They are wonderfully easy and that is a plus. This is delicious and the use of canned tomatoes and frozen shrimp make this inexpensive as well. Great for company too!

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
3/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 lb medium frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled, and halved lengthwise
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste

Steps:

  • Combine oil, onion, celery, green pepper, garlic and thyme in 1-1/2 quart microwavable dish.
  • Cover and cook on high 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Add shrimp, stewed tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Cook on high 6 minutes, stirring halfway through or until shrimp is pink.
  • Serve with rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 119.6, Sodium 1160.4, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5, Protein 16.6

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