Shrimp Creole Recipe

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Shrimp Creole
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Prepare shrimp shell stock: Place shells in a saucepan and cover with water.
  2. Heat to boiling.
  3. Reduce heat, cover pan, and simmer 30 minutes.
  4. Drain stock from shells, reserving 3/4 c for creole sauce.
  5. Discard shells.
  6. Melt vegetable shortening and margarine in a skillet.
  7. Add flour and make a nice brown roux.
  8. Add onion, garlic, and green onion to roux.
  9. Stir and cook until translucent.
  10. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and shrimp stock.
  11. Mix well.
  12. Add all seasonings; thoroughly stir mixture.
  13. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  14. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  15. Add cleaned, shelled shrimp and lemon juice.
  16. Stir and cover for 10 minutes.
  17. Serve heaping spoonfuls over hot cooked rice.
  18. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1023.88 Kcal (4287 kJ)
Calories from fat 407.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.24g 70%
Cholesterol 224.69mg 75%
Sodium 2582.26mg 108%
Potassium 208.79mg 4%
Total Carbs 115.59g 39%
Sugars 58.98g 236%
Dietary Fiber 6.07g 24%
Protein 37.57g 75%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 11%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 107.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 474.21 Kcal (1985 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.95g 70%
Cholesterol 104.06mg 75%
Sodium 1195.98mg 108%
Potassium 96.7mg 4%
Total Carbs 53.53g 39%
Sugars 27.32g 236%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 24%
Protein 17.4g 75%
Vitamin C 3mg 11%
Iron 1.3mg 15%
Calcium 49.8mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.4
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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