Microwave Bayou Shrimp Creole Recipe

Craving delicious Cajun flavor in minutes? This Microwave Bayou Shrimp Creole recipe is your answer! Using convenient canned tomatoes and frozen shrimp, this recipe is incredibly easy, budget-friendly, and delivers big on taste. Impress your guests with this quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together. Ready in under 20 minutes – who needs a stovetop when you've got a microwave?

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 221.2 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Microwave Bayou Shrimp Creole

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How to Make Microwave Bayou Shrimp Creole

  1. Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme in a 1.5-quart microwave-safe dish.
  2. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Add 1 pound frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined), 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
  4. Microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until shrimp is pink and opaque.
  5. Serve immediately over rice, if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

5g

Carbs

7g