FLAVORFUL LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP

Flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp image

Shrimp, pepper and a tasty lemon sauce dress up a packaged broccoli rice mix in this speedy main course. "I found the recipe years ago and have served it numerous times, always with success," notes Lynn Corsaro of Florence, Colorado. "It's a cinch to double for company, and guests always rave about it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (6-1/2 ounces) broccoli au gratin rice and vermicelli mix
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
3 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, divided

Steps:

Prepare rice mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the shrimp, red pepper, onions, garlic and Italian seasoning in butter until shrimp turn pink. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and lemon juice until smooth; stir into shrimp mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest into prepared rice. Serve with shrimp mixture; sprinkle with remaining lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.