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Microwave Shrimp Creole

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

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
Instructions
  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Stir in onions, celery, parsley, and garlic. Microwave on HIGH for 3–4 minutes until onions are soft.
  3. 3
    In a 5-quart casserole, combine the roux mixture, water, tomato sauce, salt, and peppers. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add shrimp and mix well. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10–11 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
  5. 5
    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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