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How to prepare "skillet shrimp creole"

skillet shrimp creole

serves 4.

1 cup long grain white rice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon filé powder
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine or no-salt-added tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

prepare rice according to package instructions. cover and keep warm.

meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. add celery, garlic, onion, bell pepper, and filé powder. cook, stirring, until tender, about 10 minutes.

while vegetables are cooking, in a small saucepan, cook beans until heated through, about 5 minutes. cover and keep warm.

add tomatoes, wine, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to vegetable mixture. cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.

add shrimp; cook, stirring until just opaque, about 3 minutes.

spoon rice and beans onto individual plates. spoon shrimp mixture on top. serve immediately.

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