GARLIC SHRIMP & RICE WITH BLISTERED CHERRY TOMATOES

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This quick, healthy meal is bound to become a part of your regular dinner rotation. Everyone will love the combination of shrimp, tomatoes, and rice for an all-in-one-meal, and cooks will appreciate the ease and simplicity putting this meal together.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 pint cherry tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, minced
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
1 (8.8 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Whole Grain Brown
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp to pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until pink, turning halfway through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  • Add tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes to skillet; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add wine and thyme; cook 3 minutes or until wine is slightly reduced, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice, butter, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes or until rice is heated through. Return shrimp to pan. Serve immediately.

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