Name: Microwave Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 Cups Cooking oil; 1/2 Cups Cup Flour; 1 Cup Onions, chopped fine; 1/4 Cups Green onions, chopped fine; 1/4 Cups Celery, chopped fine; 2 tsp. Parsley, chopped fine; 3 Cloves Garlic, minced; 1 Cup Water; 16 oz. Tomato sauce; 1 tsp. Salt; 1/4 tsp. Pepper; 1/4 tsp. Red pepper; 2 lbs. Shrimp, peeled and deveined

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Microwave Shrimp Creole

Author: Adam Moore Cooking Method: Microwave Cuisine: Cajun Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: Dairy Free High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

Dairy-free

Description

A quick, microwave-friendly shrimp Creole built on a dark microwave roux, sautéed onions and celery, tomato sauce, and bold spices — finished with fresh shrimp and served over rice. All the rich flavor of a traditional shrimp Creole in a fraction of the time, made entirely in the microwave.

Instructions

In a 4-quart casserole dish, combine oil and flour. Stir well to mix. Microwave on HIGH for 6 to 6½ minutes until roux reaches desired darkness, stirring at 2 minutes remaining and again at 1 minute remaining.
Stir in onions, celery, parsley, and garlic. Microwave on HIGH for 3–4 minutes until onions are soft.
In a 5-quart casserole, combine the roux mixture, water, tomato sauce, salt, and peppers. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes.
Add shrimp and mix well. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10–11 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
Let stand covered for 5 minutes before serving. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 180mg60%
Sodium 620mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 21g42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Watch the roux carefully in the microwave — it can go from perfect to burned in seconds. Stir at the intervals noted.

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Microwave Shrimp Creole