Cioppino
Servings
2Serving size
about 2 1/2 cupsThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
Serve with Brown Rice or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
| 8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined; reserve shells) |
| 2 cup Water |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 2 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 1 medium White onions (diced) |
| 2 stalk, medium (7-1/2 inch - 8 inch long) Celery, raw (diced) |
| 1 15-ounce can No salt added diced tomatoes |
| 2 leaf Bay leaves |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1/2 tsp. Lemon zest (minced) |
| 1 tsp.. Honey |
| 1/8 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes |
| 1/4 cup White wine |
| 2 Tbsp. Fresh parsley (coarsely chopped) |
Instructions
Reduce heat to low.
Place the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the celery and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the can of tomatoes, the bay leaves, salt, lemon zest, honey, and white wine.
Strain the juice from the shrimp shells into the skillet and discard the shells.
Stir well and simmer (adjusting heat if necessary) for 10-15 minutes. The sauce should be fairly thick but still soupy.
Add the shrimp and parsley, stir, and cook for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Roasted Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400° F. Place the water in a medium stock pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and reduce the heat to medium-high. Simmer for 10 minutes and remove. Drain potatoes and let them cool slightly. Place potatoes in a roasting pan large…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
This is a delicious and super simple shrimp recipe that is perfect for your weeknight meal. Serve over some roasted potatoes or polenta and you have a quick two pot meal. Or serve with a hunk of great quality toasted farmer’s bread and you are good to go.
Note that if you want the recipe to be a bit spicier, double the red pepper flakes. Less spicy? Use only 1/8th teaspoon.