Simple Shrimp Creole

Number of Servings: 
5
Ingredients: 
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups all-natural chicken broth
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
10 ounces frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper
Instructions: 

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper, celery, and garlic and cook until the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, corn, sugar, and cayenne pepper, bring to a boil, and then simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Bring the mixture back to a boil, add the shrimp, and cook until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Source:

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD
Cofounders, Meal Makeover Moms.com

Nutrition Information: 
240 calories: 4.5g fat (0.5g saturated; 0.6g omega-3); 860mg sodium; 26g carbohydrates; 4g fiber; 26g protein; 20% vitamin A; 100% vitamin C, 15% calcium; 20% iron
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