This hearty and flavorful Shrimp Creole recipe has traditional Creole ingredients like shrimp, tomatoes, and peppers while starting with heart healthy olive oil instead of a buttery roux.
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (low sodium)
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 to 3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 cups cooked brown rice
1. In a sauté pan, cook celery, onion, green pepper, red bell pepper, garlic and thyme in oil until tender (about 10 minutes).
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
3. Heat to boiling.
4. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp are done, about 5 minutes.
6. Serve over hot rice.
Recipe courtesy of Denine Rogers MS, RDN, LD, FAND, Integrative & Functional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Owner of Living Healthy. Oldways photo
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