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Recipe Tags: 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Main Dish Beef Seafood American Southern United States Shrimp Creole Dietary Meat Beef Sausage Shellfish

Low Carb Shrimp With Creole Sauce

I made this for my best friend's birthday. She is on a low-carb diet but i was also cooking for kids and men (a challenge!) i had no leftovers! . This came from a bon appetit magazine. Very easy and very good.

Steps

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat.
Add shrimp shells.
Saute until brown , about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium low.
Mix in tomato paste.
Add broth , then brandy , garlic and thyme.
Simmer 20 minutes.
Strain into medum saucepan.
Pressing on solids.
Add cream.
Simmer until sauce is reduce to 1 cup , about 10 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Add shrimp.
Saute just until cooked through , about 2 minutes.
Transfer to bowl.
Add sausage and onion to skillet.
Cook until golden , about 4 minutes.
Add bell pepper and old bay seasoning.
Saute 3 minutes.
Return shrimp to skillet.
Add sauce and bring to simmer.
Sprinkle with parsley.

Ingredients

olive oil, large shrimp, tomato paste, low sodium chicken broth, brandy, garlic, fresh thyme, whipping cream, andouille sausages, onion, red bell pepper, old bay seasoning, fresh parsley