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Shrimp with Creole Sauce

Name: Shrimp with Creole Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1 celery rib with leaves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 36 cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

12 servings

Dip into this zippy Creole-style sauce and you'll never crave seafood sauce again. Chunky but not too spicy, the tantalizing tomato blend complements cold shrimp or cooked seafood.

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Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 celery rib with leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
36 cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in oil for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; add juice to skillet. Mash tomatoes and add to skillet. Stir in the parsley, water, tomato paste, lime juice and seasonings.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve warm with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 56 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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