LEMON SHRIMP AND RICE

Lemon Shrimp and Rice image

Provided by evesarah1

Categories Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 1/2 cups rice
3 cups water
3 tablespoons cilantro (or parsley)
1 lemon peel
pepper
salt
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup butter (yikes!)
1 lemon (sliced fine or lime)
1 teaspoon oregano
salt
pepper
1 pinch red chili pepper flakes, if desired

Steps:

cook rice with water until done and fluffs up nice on fork; add lemon peel, chopped herb (cilantro or parsley) salt and pepper.
in another pan throw garlic, butter, sliced lemon, oregano, salt, pepper, red chili flakes.
When butter is melted add shrimp and cook until pink.
Serve rice and spoon shrimp and butter mix on top.
Serve with a simple spinach salad and fresh french bread and voila!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.1, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 169.7, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.6