Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
½ of recipe
Calories
270
Total Fat
6.5 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Sodium
1,520 mg
Total Carbohydrate
25 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
28 g
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients
Measures
Canola oil
2 teaspoons
Small white onion, chopped
1
Green bell pepper, chopped
1
Garlic cloves, chopped
2
Cajun/Creole seasoning
*
1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon (depending on taste)
Crushed red pepper
1/8 to 1 teaspoon (depending on taste)
Diced tomatoes, undrained
28-ounce can
Uncooked shrimp, peeled, and deveined (thawed, if bought frozen)
½ pound
*To reduce sodium content by 600 mg per serving, make a jar of salt-free Creole seasoning by combining 3 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon white pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté for 4-6 minutes, until onion is translucent.
- Reduce heat to medium, and stir in Cajun seasoning, crushed pepper, and tomatoes. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cover, and simmer for 4-6 minutes, until cooked through.