SPICY SHRIMP WITH RICE

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No one will doubt that "light" cooking can be tasty when you put a helping of this zippy shrimp in front of them. The seafood is seasoned just right with garlic, pepper and hot sauce. - Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 to 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
5-2/3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato sauce, broth, parsley, pimientos, hot sauce, onion salt and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in shrimp; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges