When I want something quick I tend to go to pasta, tonight I decided to go for something different! I thawed some shrimp while I diced my onion, ran some frozen broccoli through hot water to thaw (then gave it a squeeze to get rid of excess liquid), set rice to cooking and within 15 minutes dinner was ready and I was a happy camper!
Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli: Serves 2
1/2lbs Shrimp – Peeled & De-veined
1/2lbs Frozen Broccoli – Thawed
1/2 Red Onion – Diced
1 Garlic Clove – Minced
1tsp Olive Oil
1/2C Rice
1C Water
Salt & Pepper
In a small sauce pot place the water, rice and some salt, bring up to a boil, reduce to a simmer, give a quick stir, cover and forget about it until the rice has absorbed all of the water. Once that is done set to the side.
In a saute pan heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the onions with some salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes, add the garlic and cook for another 30-40 seconds, then add the broccoli with some salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Once the onion has become translucent add the shrimp with some more salt and pepper and toss around to get the shrimp in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Cook until the shrimp is no longer translucent.
Remove from the heat and serve over the rice. For an added kick add a tablespoon or two of La Choy Teriyaki Sauce and saute for a minute or two – a great way to spice up left overs!
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WW: 8 Points Plus / serving
9 Points Plus / servings – with the Teriyaki Sauce
