Shrimp Scampi, Lemon Rice, and Spiced Green Beans
Total Time - 30 minutes / Makes 4 Servings
Sensible Recipe
What's This?
Cooking Sequence
- Prepare rice through step 1 and set aside; prepare shrimp through step 4 - 10 minutes
- Prepare green beans and begin to cook; continue rice - 10 minutes
- Broil shrimp, complete beans and rice; serve - 10 minutes
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Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
3-4 sprigs fresh Italian parsley (rinsed)
1 lemon (for juice, rinsed)
7 cloves fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning blend
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lb large peeled/deveined shrimp (thawed, if needed)
2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
Steps
1. Place oven rack 6 inches from broiler, then preheat oven on broil. Line baking sheet with foil (for easy cleanup).
2. Place parsley, juice of one-half lemon, garlic, and seasoning into food processor; process by pulsing 5–6 times.
3. Cut butter into small chunks while adding to food processor; process by pulsing until chopped and well blended. (Or chop parsley and garlic by hand; then add lemon juice and butter.) Place mixture in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 30–40 seconds or until butter melts.
4. Arrange shrimp in single layer on baking sheet (wash hands). Pour butter mixture over shrimp; sprinkle with bread crumbs.
5. Broil 5–6 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink and begin to lightly brown on the edges. Serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 310kcal; FAT 14g; CHOL 290mg;
SODIUM 480mg; CARB 7g; FIBER 0g; PROTEIN 35g;
VIT A 15%; VIT C 20%; CALC 10%; IRON 25%
Lemon Rice
Ingredients
1 lemon (for zest and juice, rinsed)
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon butter
2 cups instant rice
Steps
1. Peel a few strips of lemon peel, without any white pith, with zester (or vegetable peeler). Chop finely for zest
2. Squeeze juice of lemon into medium saucepan. Add water, seasoned salt, and butter; cover and bring to boil on high.
3. Stir rice and lemon zest into boiling water. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork and serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 190kcal; FAT 1.5g; CHOL 5mg;
SODIUM 210mg; CARB 40g; FIBER 1g; PROTEIN 4g;
VIT A 0%; VIT C 10%; CALC 2%; IRON 15%
Spiced Green Beans
Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) package frozen whole green beans
1 cup water
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning blend
Steps
1. Place beans and water in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 8 minutes or until desired tenderness.
2. Drain; add remaining ingredients. Microwave 1–2 more minutes to blend flavors. Stir and serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 70kcal; FAT 3g; CHOL 10mg;
SODIUM 105mg; CARB 6g; FIBER 2g; PROTEIN 1g;
VIT A 6%; VIT C 10%; CALC 4%; IRON 2%
Utensils & Cookware
- food processor, baking sheet
- medium saucepan with lid
- 2 microwave-safe bowls (1 with lid)
- zester (or vegetable peeler)
- cooking spoons
- knife and cutting board
- measuring utensils
Aprons Advice
For a family-friendly version, remove the tails from the shrimp before topping with butter mixture.
Recipe Version R-10/07-0057