10 Minute Shrimp & Rice

Description

An easy to prepare recipe for shrimp & Rice. Loaded with mixed bell peppers, garlic, lemon and pantry stable spices.

Serves: 4

Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 large orange bell pepper, diced
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup Minute instant brown rice
• 1 tbsp. dried parsley
• 1½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a small pot to a boil. Add the ½ cup brown rice with ½ cup water. Once the water is boiling, reduce to a simmer and let the rice simmer while you make the shrimp and veggies.
2. Heat a large stir fry or skillet pan over medium heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil, garlic and bell peppers. Stir to combine.
3. Cook vegetables 5 minutes until tender. Add shrimp, lemon juice and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
4. Cook 3-5 minutes until shrimp are slightly pink. Turn off the heat, add the dried parsley to the pan and stir to combine.
5. Serve the ¼ of the shrimp and veggie mixture over ¼ of the brown rice.

Recipe Credits: Megan at www.skinnyfitalicious.com