Shrimp Pilaf
- Recipe Yield : 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 pound medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1-1/2 cups sliced celery
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- One 6.09-ounce package NEAR EAST Rice Pilaf Mix
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons chopped parsley or dill
Preparation Steps
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp; sauté 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Using slotted spoon, remove shrimp to a bowl.
- Add onion to remaining oil in pan; cook 8 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add celery, tomatoes and lemon zest; simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice pilaf mix, contents of Spice Sack and water; bring to a boil.
- Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in shrimp. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 370, Calories from Fat: 113, Total Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 140mg, Sodium: 825mg, Total Carbohydrate: 42g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Protein: 24g, Vitamin A: 14%, Vitamin C: 39%, Calcium: 13%, Iron: 19%
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