Microwave Bayou Shrimp Creole

Microwave recipes are my weakness since I got my convection oven. They are wonderfully easy and that is a plus. This is delicious and the use of canned tomatoes and frozen shrimp make this inexpensive as well. Great for company too!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1  cup green pepper, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 3⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 lb  medium frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled, and halved lengthwise
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste

Directions

1. Combine oil, onion, celery, green pepper, garlic and thyme in 1-1/2 quart microwavable dish.
2. Cover and cook on high 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
3. Add shrimp, stewed tomatoes and tomato paste.
4. Cook on high 6 minutes, stirring halfway through or until shrimp is pink.
5. Serve with rice, if desired.