SHRIMP WITH CREOLE SAUCE

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Dip into this zippy Creole-style sauce and you'll never crave seafood sauce again. Chunky but not too spicy, the tantalizing tomato blend complements cold shrimp or cooked seafood.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 celery rib with leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
36 cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in oil for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; add juice to skillet. Mash tomatoes and add to skillet. Stir in the parsley, water, tomato paste, lime juice and seasonings. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve warm with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges