Shrimp CREOLE
Shrimp CREOLE
INGREDIENTS
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1 cup (about 1 medium) yellow onion
1 cup (about 1 large) green bell pepper
1 cup celery
2 tbsp water
2 cups (14 1/2 oz can) diced tomatoes
1 cup canned tomato sauce, no salt or fat added
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 tsp Truvia Sweet Complete Granulated Stevia (1:1 sugar replacement)
16 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined, pre-cooked
DIRECTIONS
Cook rice: In a medium saucepan, cook brown rice according to package directions to yield 1 cup using water only (no butter or oil).
Prepare vegetables: Wash celery and bell peppers. Peel onion. With a sharp knife, remove stem and seeds from pepper; throw away. Chop remaining pepper into 1/2" pieces. Chop onion and celery as well.
Cook vegetables: Place onion, bell peppers, and celery into large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 min, stirring occasionally. Add 1–2 tbsp water if sticking begins.
Add base ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, Tabasco (if using), and Truvia. Simmer (small bubbles gently breaking the surface) 3–4 min until flavors blend.
Add shrimp: Stir in pre-cooked shrimp. Heat 4–5 min until shrimp are warmed through.
Serve: For one serving, spoon 1/4 cup cooked brown rice in a bowl. Top with 1 cup shrimp creole.
TIPS
For a thicker sauce, remove skillet lid during simmering. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. This concentrates flavors without adding fat.
Serve over steamed cauliflower to reduce carbohydrates.
Watching your sodium? Consider using diced tomatoes with no salt in the ingredients and low-sodium Worcestershire sauce.
Don’t like brown rice? Consider using a rice cooker or Instapot to cook your rice of choice, instead. This may change the nutrition values of the recipe.
ESTIMATED NUTRITION PER SERVING:
The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical or nutritional advice. Do not use ingredients that you are allergic to. Make sure food is cooked to a safe temperature and refer to an official food safety authority if unsure. Nutritional values are estimates only; always check nutrition labels of ingredients for actual values. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.
