Shrimp Creole Recipe

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Shrimp Creole
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Directions:

  1. Rinse shrimp well and pat dry on paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, rinse reserved shells well in several changes of water, drain them in a colander.
  3. Combine them with 2 cups water in a saucepan.
  4. Bring to boil and simmer mixture for 20 minutes.
  5. Strain broth through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel (there should be about 1 1/4 cups of broth, if not, add enough water to measure, or reduce).
  6. Reserve.
  7. In a large skillet, melt 2 tblsps butter over moderately-low heat and in it cook the garlic, stirring, until it is pale golden.
  8. Discard garlic and add shrimp to the oil.
  9. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until barely pink, but not cooked through.
  10. Transfer shrimp to a bowl, add remaining 2 tblsps of butter to the skillet and cook onion, peppers, mushrooms and celery, stirring, for 5 minutes.
  11. Add paprika and flour and cook over moderately-low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  12. Stir in tomato paste and reserved shrimp broth and bring to boil.
  13. Add shrimp mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until shrimp are cooked through.
  14. Stir in sour cream and Tabasco.
  15. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring, and season with salt and pepper (may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Reheat in skillet over moderately-low heat, stirring, until heated through, but do not let boil.) Spoon Shrimp Creole in center and around edge of rice ring and garnish with parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 183.36 Kcal (768 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.62g 21%
Cholesterol 36.3mg 12%
Sodium 92.79mg 4%
Potassium 278.29mg 6%
Total Carbs 13.16g 4%
Sugars 3.51g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 9%
Protein 2.84g 6%
Vitamin C 55.5mg 92%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 45%
Iron 21.1mg 117%
Calcium 35.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.17 Kcal (537 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.52g 21%
Cholesterol 25.37mg 12%
Sodium 64.86mg 4%
Potassium 194.52mg 6%
Total Carbs 9.2g 4%
Sugars 2.45g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 9%
Protein 1.98g 6%
Vitamin C 38.8mg 92%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 45%
Iron 14.7mg 117%
Calcium 24.6mg 4%

* 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

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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