Spicy Seared Shrimp on Mardi Gras Rice |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Fat Tuesday made skinny Everyone knows that Self-control is the antithesis of Mardi Gras tradition. But you can put a skinny spin on a Fat Tuesday celebration. Serve this spicy seared-shrimp-and-rice dish in place of a higher-fat Creole specialty like jambalaya or gumbo. The protein-packed meal is so tasty, it seems indulgent and so healthy that you can let that Self-control slip in some other area (like dessert!). Ingredients:
2 tbsp canola oil |
2 celery stalks, chopped |
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped |
2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth |
1 cup long-grain white rice |
1 cup frozen peas |
1/2 tsp salt |
1 tsp garlic powder |
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper |
1/2 tsp dried thyme |
1 1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Nutritional analysis per serving: 445 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 51 g carbohydrates, 36 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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