Spicy Seared Shrimp on Mardi Gras Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 celery stalks, chopped,
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped, cored, seeded and
- 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup peas, frozen
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme, dried
- 1 1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled,
Directions
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.Add celery and pepper and cook 2 or 3 minutes.
Add broth, bring to a boil and stir in rice.
Cover, lower heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat.
Stir in peas; cover.
Let stand 5 minutes or until peas are heated through.
Meanwhile, combine salt, garlic powder, cayenne, and thyme in a bowl, then toss with shrimp.
Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, add shrimp and cook 4 minutes, turning once.
Divide rice among 4 plates.
Top with shrimp.