Shrimp Creole-Microwave Recipe

Name: Shrimp Creole-Microwave
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 3/4 c. chopped green pepper; 1/4 c. chopped celery; 3 Tbsp. margarine or butter; 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes; 1 can tomato paste; 1 c. water; 2 Tbsp. flour; 2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes; 1 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/8 tsp. dried thyme; 1/8 tsp. red pepper sauce; 1 lb. raw shrimp, cleaned

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. chopped celery
3 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
1/8 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. red pepper sauce
1 lb. raw shrimp, cleaned

1
Combine onion, green pepper, celery and margarine in a 3-quart casserole.
2
Microwave on High until vegetables are tender, 3 to 6 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, water and flour, stirring to break up tomatoes.
4
Mix in remaining ingredients except shrimp. Cover.
5
Microwave at High until mixture is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.
6
Stir in shrimp.
7
Cover. Microwave on High until shrimp is opaque and tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
8
(Do not overcook or shrimp will be tough.)
9
Stir twice during cooking.
10
Let stand 2 minutes.
11
Serve over hot rice.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 3/4 c. chopped green pepper, 1/4 c. chopped celery, 3 Tbsp. margarine or butter, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Creole-Microwave 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.

Shrimp Creole-Microwave

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