PUERTO RICAN SHRIMP AND RICE

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Bring Puerto Rico to your dining room tonight with this recipe for Puerto Rican Shrimp and Rice. With onions, green peppers, shrimp and more, this dish is full of flavor and spice. Whether you call it Asopao de Camarones or Puerto Rican Shrimp and Rice, this recipe will be a new family favorite!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 40m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tsp. each: ground allspice, ground coriander and dried oregano leaves
1 lb. large shrimp (26 to 30 count), cleaned
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup white rice, uncooked
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 medium green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped

Steps:

Combine seasonings in medium bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink and are browned on both sides, stirring frequently. Remove shrimp from skillet; keep warm. Add onions and rice to skillet; cook 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in broth and water; bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 min. or until rice is tender.
Add tomatoes with their liquid, the peppers, ham and shrimp; stir. Cover. Cook 5 to 10 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Sodium 1390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g