You may not think you could lose weight while on a eating plan which includes creole shrimp stew but it is obtainable. It is fundamental to not eat creole shrimp stew or other high calorie seafood every day but in moderation.

For instance, I allow myself rich food once per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet for most of the week, say 1400 to 1600 calories each day, and then 1 day, I eat whatever I like – within moderation of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last 2 weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise regime or taken any pills or diet drinks. I have only been conscious of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I want one day a week.

On my one day off per week, I like to eat cajun food. I never imagined I could lose 5 kilos while eating cajun meals but am very elated to see it is possible. If you want to try some cajun food, I propose you make creole shrimp stew which is one of my most adored cajun recipes.

Creole Shrimp Stew

Yield: 4 servings

1/3 cup chopped bacon
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 cup tomato paste
3 cups seafood stock
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Creole spices
2 pounds uncooked, shelled shrimp
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

* Instead of using bacon fat to blend with the flour, it can be drained off and you can use oil.

Cook bacon in large, heavy pan over medium heat until fat escapes and bacon is crisp. Blend in flour and whisk until it burns a peanut brown color. Add celery, onion, green pepper and green onions and cook, stirring until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.

Blend in tomato paste, seafood stock, water, lemon juice, sugar and spices to taste.

Stir to blend mixture into a roux. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer very slowly, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Add uncooked, shelled, deveined shrimp and parsley and continue to cook over low heat, just until shrimp turn pink. taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot over hot rice.

4 servings.

You can change the recipe to make it quite a bit healthier or with fewer calories as this can assist you to lose 5 kilos quickly. It did work for me and could assist you to lose weight too.