Shrimp Creole Recipe

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Shrimp Creole
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Directions:

  1. Peel and devein the shrimp.
  2. Place heads, if you have them, and peels in a small saucepan and add the water and a teaspoon of oil. Bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat and let boil slowly for 15-20 minutes. Strain and discard the heads and peels, but reserve the shrimp stock.
  3. Place the oil in a large, heavy-bottom pot and place over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the onions, peppers, and celery and slowly sauté, until the vegetables are translucent.
  5. Dip tomatoes in hot water for one minute to peel them. Seed them and chop the meats.
  6. Stir in the tomato meats, sugar*, salt, peppers, herbs and enough shrimp stock to cover.
  7. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
  8. Adjust the moisture by adding the tomato sauce. The tomatoes will create a varying amount of liquid, so adjustments of heat and/or liquid are required to prevent the sauce drying out or becoming watery. A good sauce is thick with the onions and peppers being soft but not mushy.
  9. To this Creole sauce add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp turns pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green onions and parsley and let cook for 1 minute more.
  10. Serve over rice.
  11. *Note: The sugar is not meant to sweeten the sauce but acts as a flavor enhancer in the fresh tomato portion of the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 614.14 Kcal (2571 kJ)
Calories from fat 289.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.17g 49%
Cholesterol 66.95mg 22%
Sodium 3216.32mg 134%
Potassium 731.18mg 16%
Total Carbs 68.38g 23%
Sugars 14.52g 58%
Dietary Fiber 5.85g 23%
Protein 13.03g 26%
Vitamin C 45.4mg 76%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 27%
Iron 17.3mg 96%
Calcium 128.5mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.19 Kcal (390 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.88g 49%
Cholesterol 10.16mg 22%
Sodium 488.06mg 134%
Potassium 110.95mg 16%
Total Carbs 10.38g 23%
Sugars 2.2g 58%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 23%
Protein 1.98g 26%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 76%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 27%
Iron 2.6mg 96%
Calcium 19.5mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.2
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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