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Shrimp Piquant with Gumbo Rice
4 servings
25 minutes total
  • Chop all parsley and measure; set aside (5 minutes)
  • Prepare shrimp through step 2 (5 minutes)
  • Prepare rice and begin to microwave (5 minutes)
  • Complete shrimp and rice; serve (10 minutes)

Shrimp Piquant

Ingredients

  • 8–10 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 lb peeled/deveined shrimp (thawed, if needed)
  • 2 oz salt pork (about 2 slices)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic spice paste
  • 8 oz trinity mix (fresh diced onions, bell peppers, celery)
  • ¼ cup cream sherry
  • 1 cup spicy pasta sauce

Steps

    1. Chop parsley leaves coarsely (2 tablespoons) and set aside. Place flour and seasoning in zip-top bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp (wash hands); seal bag tightly and shake to coat, then set aside.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Cut salt pork into small pieces (wash hands). Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add salt pork and garlic paste; cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until browned.
    3. Stir in trinity mix; cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender. Add shrimp; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring often, and just until shrimp are pink and opaque.
    4. Stir in sherry and pasta sauce; cook 2–3 more minutes or until thoroughly heated and sauce thickens. Stir in parsley and serve.

Gumbo Rice

Ingredients

  • 8–10 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 (8.8-oz) pouches precooked long grain rice
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can tomatoes and okra, drained
  • 1 (11-oz) can Mexican-style corn, drained

Steps

    1. Chop parsley leaves coarsely (2 tablespoons), then set aside.
    2. Combine all ingredients (except parsley) in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thoroughly heated.
    3. Stir parsley into rice and serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, French bread and Key lime pie.
  • Shortcuts and Tips
  • To really heat things up, add a little hot sauce to either recipe before serving.

Shrimp Piquant

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 18g, Sat Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 220mg, Sodium 1350mg, Total Carb 13g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g, Protein 28g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 15%

Gumbo Rice

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 260, Total Fat 2g, Sat Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 450mg, Total Carb 54g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 7g, Protein 6g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 10%