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Festival Shrimp and Saffron Rice

1/3 c Diced red pepper

1/4 c Sliced green onions

– including tops 1 Garlic clove; minced

1 ts Butter or margarine

1/2 lb Peeled & deveined shrimp

– (medium size) 1/2 ts Seafood seasoning blend

1 1/2 c Cooked rice; cooked with…

1/16 ts Ground saffron or turmeric

1 tb Grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pepper, onions and garlic in butter in medium skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes.
Add shrimp and seasoning blend; cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in rice and cheese; cook and stir until thoroughly heated

(about 2 to 3 minutes).
Microwave Oven Instructions ===========================
Combine pepper, onions, garlic and butter in 1-quart microproof baking dish.
Cover and cook on HIGH (maximum power) 2 minutes.
Add shrimp and seasoning blend.
Reduce setting to MEDIUM HIGH (70% power); cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
Stir in rice and cheese; cover and cook on MEDIUM HIGH 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
Let stand 2 minutes.
Each serving provides: * 265 calories * 24.3 g. protein * 3.7 g.
fat * 31.2 g.
carbohydrate * 493 mg.
sodium * 175 mg.
cholesterol Source: Cooking for Two or a Few Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias


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