Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
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WW Freestyle: 11
Garlic Butter lends an amazing flavor to this speedy and incredibly delicious dish with Shrimp and Rice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute rice (you can use dry rice, as well, just cook it prior to starting this recipe)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 to 16 ounces extra large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 1/4 cup low fat shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons skim milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to the directions on the box.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, or until they turn pink, stirring frequently.
- Add prepared rice to the skillet and mix until well combined.
- Add cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper; mix and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, or until creamy and heated through.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.
- Serve.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 11
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
Amount Per Serving (4 ounces)
Calories 341
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Cholesterol 265mg88%
Sodium 914mg38%
Potassium 105mg3%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 755IU15%
Vitamin C 6.8mg8%
Calcium 223mg22%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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