Authentic Spicy Shrimp Creole Recipe

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Authentic Spicy Shrimp Creole
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Directions:

  1. Over medium heat make a roux with the vegetable oil and flour.
  2. Stir continuously until the roux is the color of a paper bag.
  3. Add bell pepper, garlic, green onions and Tabasco.
  4. Keep cooking until the veggies get soft.
  5. Add the tomato paste and the water, making sure to mix well.
  6. Add shrimp; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes over low heat, making sure to stir every once and a while.
  7. Uncover and cook until desired consistency.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste and Cajun seasoning if desired.
  9. Serve over hot white rice with french bread on the side to soak up the juices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 993.13 Kcal (4158 kJ)
Calories from fat 644.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 71.63g 110%
Cholesterol 131.52mg 44%
Sodium 2750.3mg 115%
Potassium 319.96mg 7%
Total Carbs 74.1g 25%
Sugars 2.9g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.95g 16%
Protein 19.22g 38%
Vitamin C 61.2mg 102%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 28mg 156%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.53 Kcal (794 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.67g 110%
Cholesterol 25.1mg 44%
Sodium 524.88mg 115%
Potassium 61.06mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.14g 25%
Sugars 0.55g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 16%
Protein 3.67g 38%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 102%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 5.3mg 156%
Calcium 21mg 11%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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