SHRIMP CREOLE FOR 2

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Our Test Kitchen home economists came up with this recipe for shrimp simmered in a well-seasoned tomato mixture. The zesty main dish is sized just right for two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges