Creole Shrimp and Rice

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 1

Creole Shrimp and Rice is table-ready in just 40 minutes. Creole seasoning adds a kick of spice to this quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients:

1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice

4 teaspoons canola oil, divided

3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning (such as tony chachere's)

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup 1% low-fat milk

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Directions:

1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle shrimp evenly with Creole seasoning and red pepper. Add shrimp to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan.
3. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Combine milk and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add tomatoes and black pepper to pan; cook 2 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Stir in shrimp; sprinkle with chives. Serve with rice.

By RecipeOfHealth.com