Shrimp Creole (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Shrimp Creole (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. In a large saute pan, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne. Stir in the peppers and celery. Saute for 2 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt. Stir in the tomatoes and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne.
  2. Stir in the water and bay leaves. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce the heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add the shrimp and saute for about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the flour mixture and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken. Stir in the green onions. Check the seasoning.
  3. To assemble, mound the rice in the center of each plate. Spoon the Shrimp Creole over the rice. Garnish with green onions
  4. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  5. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  6. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  7. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 856.86 Kcal (3588 kJ)
Calories from fat 352.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.11g 60%
Cholesterol 87.68mg 29%
Sodium 4154.74mg 173%
Potassium 799.42mg 17%
Total Carbs 108.88g 36%
Sugars 8.12g 32%
Dietary Fiber 7.38g 30%
Protein 20.64g 41%
Vitamin C 55mg 92%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 29%
Iron 18.6mg 103%
Calcium 149.2mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.13 Kcal (583 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.35g 60%
Cholesterol 14.24mg 29%
Sodium 674.63mg 173%
Potassium 129.81mg 17%
Total Carbs 17.68g 36%
Sugars 1.32g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 30%
Protein 3.35g 41%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 92%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 29%
Iron 3mg 103%
Calcium 24.2mg 15%

* 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

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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