Barley And Shrimp Creole Recipe

Name: Barley And Shrimp Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup quick-cooking pearl barley; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 large green pepper, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or diced canned tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 3/4 pound medium shrimp (shelled and cleaned)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking pearl barley
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or diced canned tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 pound medium shrimp (shelled and cleaned)

1
In a medium-size saucepan with a lid, bring 2 cups of the broth to a boil. Add the barley; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet with a cover, saute the celery, pepper, onion, and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes, or until soft. Add the tomatoes, the remaining broth, and the seasonings; simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
3
Add the shrimp; simmer, covered, for another 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through (pink and opaque) and the sauce has thickened. Serve over the barley.
4
How kids can help: Measure the ingredients.

409

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup quick-cooking pearl barley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Barley And Shrimp Creole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barley And Shrimp Creole

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