SHRIMP AND CREAMY SPINACH-FETA RICE

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I found this wonderful shrimp recipe on USA Rice Federation website and we just love it. Though the recipe calls for Feta with basil and tomato..we preferred the plain.

Provided by Buddybearr

Categories     Spinach

Time 6m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup julienne strips red bell pepper
1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb medium cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
3 cups cooked rice (hot medium or long grain white rice)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese with dried basil and tomato or 1 cup plain feta cheese
toasted pine nuts (optional) or sliced almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add raisins and bell pepper;
  • sauté 1 minute.
  • Add spinach, salt and pepper; toss until spinach is just wilted.
  • Add shrimp; sauté 30 seconds.
  • Add hot rice and feta cheese.
  • Toss all ingredients until heated through and cheese is soft and creamy.
  • Top with toasted nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 147.3, Sodium 387.2, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 19.4

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