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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice (Ten Dollar Meal)

Yield: 4 servings
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 20 medium shrimp from shrimp cocktail (thawed, with the shell peeled)
  • Juice from one lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 box Rice-A-Roni rice pilaf
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • Salt and crushed pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Start with the rice pilaf since it takes the longest to cook. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium and spray with oil or cooking spray.
  • Add the rice-pasta mixture and cook until the pasta is golden. Pour in two cups of water and the seasoning packet. Mix it together, cover and cook 17-22 minutes.
  • Heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the lemon juice, then add the shrimp. Make sure the shrimp is in a single layer. Season with salt and crushed pepper flakes.
  • Let the shrimp cook for 30 seconds, flip it, and cook for 30 seconds. Since the shrimp is already cooked, you don't want to overcook it, or it will become tough.
  • (For the asparagus, I sprayed a nonstick pan with oil, added minced garlic, then the asparagus. I seasoned it with salt and pepper and let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.)

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
This is for 1 of 4 servings
229 calories, 2 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 848 mg sodium, 41 g total carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 3 g sugar, 11 g protein (myfitnesspal.com)