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Island Shrimp with Calypso Rice
Recipes
Island Shrimp with Calypso Rice
4 servings
15 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-oz) packages frozen island lime shrimp
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas
  • ¼ cup prediced red onions
  • 2 tablespoons Sofrito (Spanish cooking sauce)
  • 2 (8.8-oz) pouches precooked yellow rice

Steps

    1. Place shrimp in large sauté pan on medium. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp are pink and sauce is slightly thickened.
    2. Meanwhile, combine peas, onions, and sofrito in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes or until hot. Stir in rice and microwave on HIGH for 2–3 more minutes or until rice is thoroughly heated. Stir rice; spoon shrimp mixture over rice and serve.
    Note: Sofrito is a cooking sauce made from tomatoes, garlic, peppers, and spices. It is used as a flavoring ingredient in many Caribbean recipes.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 360, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 155mg, Sodium 1620mg, Total Carb 48g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g, Protein 22g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 25%, Iron 10%