Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Caribbean Shrimp & Rice

Ingredients:
1 t. canola oil
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 t. oregano
1 1/2 t. cumin
1/2 t. red pepper flakes
1/2 t. salt
3/4 c. orange juice
2 T. tomato paste
1/4 c. green olives, sliced
1 lb. shrimp, peeled
1 T. lemon juice
3 green onions, sliced
2 T. fresh parsley
1 c. frozen peas

Directions:
1. Saute onion, celery & bell pepper in oil until tender.
2. Add garlic, oregano, cumin, red pepper & salt. Cook 30 seconds.
3. Stir in OJ, tomato paste & olives. Simmer for a couple minutes.
4. Add shrimp & cook until pink.
5. Turn off heat & stir in lemon juice, green onions, parsley & peas.
6. Serve over brown rice.

2 comments:

Heidi said...

This one sounds interesting Jess -- where did you get it?

jess said...

It's in the Weight Watchers summer cookbook. But I added a couple ingredients, as usual! ;)