Cilantro Shrimp & Rice

Name: Cilantro Shrimp & Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve basmati rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced; 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked large shrimp, tails removed; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Lime wedges, optional

I created this dish especially for my son, who has the pickiest palate. The aroma of fresh herbs is so appetizing––even he can’t resist! —Nibedita Das, Fort Worth, Texas

Ingredients

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve basmati rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked large shrimp, tails removed
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
Lime wedges, optional

Directions

Prepare rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn, zucchini, red pepper and pepper flakes; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
Stir in rice, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and salt. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 243 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Cilantro Shrimp Fried Rice in Taste of Home September/October 2014

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booklover6

Oct 15, 2015

This dish was not tasty enough to make very often. It will do if you have the ingredients and need to use them.
AZ Renee

Sep 8, 2015

East to make but lacking in flavor. We ate it but threw the leftovers in the trash.
ugagirl

Feb 23, 2015

This was so delish and easy. Made it tonight and will be making it again. Not a big zucchini fan, so left that out. Next time I might add a green pepper.
sands351

Feb 16, 2015

Very good and very easy to make. Love the pepper flakes and the lime. Thanks for a great recipe.
LeslieKernozek

Nov 12, 2014

Awesome dish...loved the hint of lime taste to it!
aug2295

Oct 20, 2014

I decided to try this because I had some leftover cilantro. It was tasty and came together in about 20 minutes, though for the record, it was a busy 20 minutes. My picky eater also enjoyed it.
havingfunwithmyfamily

Sep 30, 2014

Great recipe. This was such an easy dinner for a busy school night!
kckamargo63

Sep 29, 2014

Very delicious, although I recommend you go easy on the red pepper flakes unless you like your dishes spicy.
toolbarsco

Sep 21, 2014

What an easy, fun recipe with the added bonus of being healthy. I am a tomato freak so I threw in some cherry tomato halves to get my daily fix. Enhanced the flavor but it's great without tomatoes also. Go-to recipe for busy times.
momoflandl

Sep 10, 2014

I loved this! This recipe is quick, easy, light and delicious! It tasted really fresh despite using ready-to-cook rice and frozen shrimp. I especially appreciated the one dish ease. I will certainly make this again and I'm looking forward to the leftovers!