Caribbean Rice ‘n’ Shrimp

Name: Caribbean Rice ‘n’ Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) Caribbean rice mix; 6 cups water; 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 medium tomato, chopped

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This tasty meal-in-one is flavorful and hearty. The shrimp, asparagus and tomato combine to create a colorful and lightly spicy dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) Caribbean rice mix
6 cups water
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

Prepare rice mix according to package directions, omitting chicken. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Add asparagus, shrimp and tomato to rice; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 352 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 183mg cholesterol, 1278mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.

This tasty meal-in-one is flavorful and hearty. The shrimp, asparagus and tomato combine to create a colorful and lightly spicy dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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