Shrimp Creole Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb shrimp (fresh or pdq frozen, 24/26 count)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter
1 (16 oz) can tomatoes , petite cut
2 tbsp parsley, fresh & finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
2 -3 tsp.. cajun seasoning (i use louisiana fish fry )
2 -3 tsp hot sauce ( i use trappey's red devil)
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp cold water
4 tsp cornstarch

Directions:

Thaw shrimp, then peel & devein.
Melt butter in a 10 inch skillet.
Add the chopped onion, green pepper, celery & minced garlic.
Saute' until tender, but not brown.
Add the UNdrained tomatoes, parsley, salt, Cajun Seasoning, hot sauce & Bay Leaf.& stir.
Bring to boil - reduce heat, cover & simmer 15 minutes.
Combine the cold water & corn starch & stir into mixture, stirring constantly until thickened.
Add the shrimp - cover & cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp has turned color & is cooked through.
Serve over hot rice.
ENJOY!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	483.85 Kcal (2026 kJ)
Calories from fat	297.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.07g	51%
Cholesterol	96.26mg	32%
Sodium	1721.2mg	72%
Potassium	212.6mg	5%
Total Carbs	39.36g	13%
Sugars	1.51g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.17g	9%
Protein	9.88g	20%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	54.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	247.3 Kcal (1035 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.9g	51%
Cholesterol	49.2mg	32%
Sodium	879.71mg	72%
Potassium	108.66mg	5%
Total Carbs	20.12g	13%
Sugars	0.77g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	9%
Protein	5.05g	20%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.7mg	7%
Calcium	27.8mg	5%

* 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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