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Festival Shrimp and Saffron Rice

Title: Festival Shrimp and Saffron Rice is a home-style recipe. Serves 2. Categories: Seafood, Main dish, For two 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 Seaf...

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cook pepper, onions and garlic in butter in medium skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add shrimp and seasoning blend; cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes.

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   Stir in rice and cheese; cook and stir until thoroughly heated (about 2 to 3 minutes).

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   Combine pepper, onions, garlic and butter in 1-quart microproof baking dish.

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   Cover and cook on HIGH (maximum power) 2 minutes.

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   Add shrimp and seasoning blend.

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   Reduce setting to MEDIUM HIGH (70% power); cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

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   Stir in rice and cheese; cover and cook on MEDIUM HIGH 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

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   Let stand 2 minutes.

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    Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council

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    Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias