Lemon-Orange Shrimp & Rice Recipe

Lemon-Orange Shrimp & Rice Recipe Lemon-Orange Shrimp & Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

I enjoy Chinese take-out but not the calories. Here’s an easy, low-fat version that works with orange marmalade, peach or apricot preserves. —Mary Wilhelm, Sparta, Wisconsin

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Lemon-Orange Shrimp & Rice Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages (6.2 ounces each) fried rice mix
  • 1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 3 cups frozen sugar snap peas, thawed

Directions

  • Prepare rice mix according to package directions, simmering for 10-15 minutes or just until rice is tender. Remove from the pan.
  • In the same skillet, cook and stir shrimp in oil over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; stir in orange marmalade and lemon peel. Add snap peas and rice; heat through, mixing gently to combine. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Lemon-Orange Shrimp & Rice in Taste of Home August/September 2012, p61

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2013 by nellie31

Very quick and very good, will definitely be making this dish again.

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2012 by brandikaylyn

This was simple and delicious. We will definitely make this regularly in our house.

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2012 by MoTPC

This was so good! I couldn't find frozen Sugar Snap Peas so I used fresh. I cut them in half which made it easier to eat. Will definitely make this again!!

 
 

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