The clean tastes of fresh lemon juice and thyme complement the saltiness of the capers in this shrimp and rice dish. Starting with peeled and deveined shrimp from the fish counter and a package of precooked rice makes this a fast and satisfying meal after a busy day.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 3 garlic cloves
- 11⁄2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 (8.8-ounce) package precooked long-grain rice (such as Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice)
How to Make It
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add thyme, capers, and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp and lemon juice; sauté 4 minutes or until shrimp are done.
- Microwave rice according to package directions. Serve shrimp mixture over rice.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 296 kcal Calories from Fat: 57.6 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 6.4 g 18% |
Saturated Fat 0.9 g 5% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
Sodium 333 mg 6% |
carbohydrates 20.9 g 16% |
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g 2% |
Protein 36.7 g 73% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |
