N'ORLEANS SHRIMP WITH BEANS & RICE

N'Orleans Shrimp with Beans & Rice image

Thirty minutes is all it takes to place this tasty shrimp dish on the table. It quick for weeknight meals, but special enough for guests. -Elaine Holmes, Brandon, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup chopped red onion, divided
1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic. , In a large skillet, saute 1/4 cup onion in 3 tablespoons butter mixture until tender. Add the shrimp, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice and 1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated and shrimp turn pink., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute remaining onion and Creole seasoning in remaining butter mixture. Add rice and beans; heat through. Serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 237mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 39g protein.