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Creole shrimp
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This spicy shrimp dish is delicious over brown rice. Leftover seasoning blend can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Use it to add kick to cornbread, stewed chicken, rice or soups.
2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 3 medium chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 bay leaf 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 20-25 shrimp) 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning blend 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Dash of tabasco sauce
Directions
To prepare the seasoning blend, combine the herbs and spices in a small bowl. Set aside. In a large saute pan, add oil and heat to medium-high heat. Saute the onions, green pepper and celery until soft and tender, about 8 minutes. Lower heat. Season vegetables with salt and cayenne pepper. Then add tomatoes, garlic and bay leaf. Let simmer about 2 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp and 2 teaspoons of Creole seasoning blend. Mix well. In a small bowl, combine water, flour and tabasco sauce. Pour over the tomato mixture in the saute pan. Add seasoned shrimp to pan and cook until pink and tails curl, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Nonstarchy vegetables 1 Meat and meat substitutes 3 Fats 1/2
DASH Eating Plan Servings
Vegetables 2 1/2 Meats, poultry and fish 3 Fats and oils 1/2 DASH diet: Recommended servings Sample DASH menus Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. ShareTweet May 13, 2016
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