prep time
15 min
15 min
cook time
5 min
5 min
servings
4
4
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
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| Minute Rice® Premium Long Grain White Rice | ||
| 2 cups (500 mL) | ||
| 20 |
peeled deveined frozen shrimp, thawed |
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| 2 tbsp (30 mL) |
olive oil |
|
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) |
minced garlic |
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| 2 tsp (10 mL) |
lime zest |
|
| 1/2 tsp (2 mL) |
salt |
|
| 1 |
ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed |
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| 2 tbsp (30 mL) |
chopped fresh cilantro or parsley |
|
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) |
lime juice |
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| 1/2 tsp (2 mL) |
ground cumin |
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Step 1: Prepare rice according to package directions. |
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Step 2: Meanwhile, preheat grill to high; grease grate well. Toss together shrimp, oil, garlic, lime zest and half of the salt. Thread evenly onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; grill for 2 or 3 minutes per side or just until shrimp start to curl and turn pink. |
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Step 3: Meanwhile, combine avocado, half of the cilantro, lime juice, cumin and remaining salt; stir into rice. Serve with shrimp skewers. Garnish with remaining cilantro. |
Tip:
- For a spicy kick, add 1 small seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper to the rice.
- Stir 1/2 cup (125 mL) thawed frozen peas into the rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Per 1/4 recipe:
- Calories 240
- Fat 13g
- Cholesterol 40mg
- Sodium 460mg
- Carbohydrates 24g
- Fibre 2g
- Sugars 0g
- Protein 7g
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