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                        Shrimp Creole (Microwave)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Green pepper -- chopped
     1/2  c             Celery -- chopped
   1      cl            Garlic -- minced
   3      tb            Butter
  16      oz            Can whole tomatoes
   6      oz            Can tomato paste
   2      ts            Parsley flakes
     1/2  ts            Salt
     1/4  ts            Red pepper
   1      lb            Fresh shrimp -- peel, devein

Combine first 5 ingredients in 2 qt casserole dish. Cover with
plastic wrap. Be sure to leave a corner uncovered to allow steam to
escape. Microwave on High for 3 minutes. Drain tomatoes and set aside
1/2 to 2/3 cup of juice. Chop tomatoes and add to juice. Add tomato
paste and the rest of the ingredients. Add to vegetable mixture.
Cover and microwave at Medium-High for 10 to 12 minutes or until
shrimp are done, stirring after 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve
over hot rice.


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