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Creole Shrimp and Rice (recipes)


Creole Shrimp and Rice

Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



2tablespoons olive oil

1cup uncooked white rice

1can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic

1-1/2cups water

1teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning blend

1pound peeled cooked medium shrimp

1package (10 ounces) frozen okra or 1-1/2 cups frozen sugar snap peas, thawed









Preparation:





1.Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.2.Add tomatoes, water and Creole seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.3.Add shrimp and okra. Cover and cook 3 minutes or until heated through.







Note:

Okra are oblong green pods. When cooked, it gives off a viscous substance that acts as a good thickener.





Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1-3/4 cups







Fiber

3 g







Carbohydrate

51 g







Cholesterol

221 mg







Saturated Fat

1 g







Total Fat

8 g







Calories from Fat

19 %







Calories

406







Protein

30 g







Sodium

831 mg









Dietary Exchange:







Vegetable

1







Starch

3







Meat

3