CARIBBEAN RICE 'N' SHRIMP

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 352 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 183mg cholesterol, Sodium 1278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.