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Margarita Shrimp with Red Beans and Rice with Pecans
4 servings
25 minutes total
  • Prepare shrimp through step 2 (10 minutes)
  • Prepare rice and complete shrimp; serve (15 minutes)

Margarita Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 32 peeled/deveined shrimp (about 1 lb)
  • 1 (10 oz) can frozen margarita mix
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro
  • 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño hot sauce
  • ½ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons canned cream of coconut
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps

    1. Thaw shrimp, if needed. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Set margarita mix out to thaw. Chop cilantro (½ cup).
    2. Place 4 shrimp on work surface; lay hand flat on shrimp and push pointed end of 1 skewer through tails, then through heads so shrimp will lie flat. Repeat with remaining shrimp and skewers. Arrange skewers in single layer in shallow dish (wash hands).
    3. Whisk margarita mix and cilantro until blended; reserve ½ cup. Pour remaining marinade over shrimp, turning to coat both sides; let stand 10 minutes to marinate. Stir hot sauce into reserved marinade mixture. Whisk yogurt, cream of coconut, and red pepper until blended.
    4. Remove shrimp from marinade (discard marinade) and coat with spray. Place shrimp on grill; grill 1–2 minutes on each side just until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Brush shrimp with reserved marinade mixture during last minute of cook time.
    5. Place yogurt sauce on plate; top with shrimp and sprinkle with salt. Serve.

Pecan-Studded Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 (8.5 oz) pouch cooked red beans and rice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup pecan pieces
  • ½ cup crispy fried onions
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño hot sauce

Steps

    1. Microwave rice following package instructions. Meanwhile, chop cilantro.
    2. Place rice in serving bowl; stir in remaining ingredients. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, French bread, and Key lime pie for dessert.
  • Use 2 skewers, spaced ½ inch apart, to prevent the shrimp from spinning during grilling.

Margarita Shrimp

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 3.5g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 125mg, Sodium 790mg, Total Carb 15g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 12g, (Incl. 11g Added Sugars), Protein 22g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 6%, Iron 10%, Potassium 2%

Pecan-Studded Red Beans and Rice

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 230, Total Fat 14g, Sat Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 370mg, Total Carb 23g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 1g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 4g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 15%, Potassium 2%