Shrimp& Rice with Orange & Mint

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  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
One 6 oz. package Farmhouse® Rice Pilaf1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup sliced scallions1 Tablespoon orange zest1 Tablespoon butter or margarine1-1/2 cups water1/2 cup orange juice3/4 lb. raw, peeled, deveined shrimp1/4 cup half & half2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsleySalt and black pepper to taste
Directions
1.In a large skillet sauté ginger, garlic, scallions and orange zest in butter until fragrant.
2.Add water, orange juice, rice and contents of seasoning packet; bring to a boil.
3.Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
4.Add shrimp and cook 5 minutes more or until liquid is absorbed and shrimp is cooked.
5.Stir in half & half, mint, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Size: Makes about five 1 & 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAMIECEE.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 250.4
  • Total Fat: 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 113.9 mg
  • Sodium: 548.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 17.9 g

Member Reviews
  • SPRINKLEONTOP
    Very delicious. Family loved it - 8/2/11