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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
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  1      cup           Green pepper -- chopped
    1/2  cup           Celery -- chopped
  1                    Garlic clove -- minced
  3      tablespoons   Butter or margarine
  1      can           Whole tomatoes (16 oz.)
  1      can           Tomato paste (6 oz.)
  2      teaspoons     Parsley flakes
    1/2  teaspoon      Salt
    1/4  teaspoon      Red pepper
  1      pound         Fresh shrimp; peel -- devein

Combine first 5 ingredients in 2 quart casserole dish. Cover with plastic wrap.  Be sure to leave a corner uncovered to allow steam to escape.  Micro on High for 3 min. 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 micro at Med-High for 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring after 5 min.  Let stand 5 min.  Serve over hot rice.

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