Mexican Shrimp Pilaf Recipe

Name: Mexican Shrimp Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 7/8 ounce) package Spanish rice, with vermicelli mix (like Rice-A-Roni); 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 ¼ cups water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained); 34 lb large shrimp; 2 medium zucchini; ½ cup whole kernel corn; 2 tablespoons sliced black olives; 2 tablespoons crushed tortilla chips; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; ½ cup picante sauce

Servings: persons

1 (6 7/8 ounce) package Spanish rice, with vermicelli mix (like Rice-A-Roni)
2 tablespoons margarine
2 ¼ cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
34 lb large shrimp
2 medium zucchini
½ cup whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
2 tablespoons crushed tortilla chips
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
½ cup picante sauce

1
Peel and devein the shrimp.
2
Chop the zucchini.
3
In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine rice mix (without seasoning packet) and margarine.
4
Microwave, uncovered, 1 minute; stir.
5
Microwave 2-3 more minutes, until vermicelli is golden.
6
Stir in the seasoning packet, water, and tomatoes with their liquid.
7
Cover and microwave 19-20 minutes, until rice is tender.
8
Place shrimp, zucchini, corn, and olives on top of rice.
9
Cover and microwave 4 minutes, until shrimp is opaque.
10
Stir, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
11
Garnish each serving with crushed chips, green onions, and picante sauce.

3947

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

929

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 7/8 ounce) package Spanish rice, with vermicelli mix (like Rice-A-Roni), 2 tablespoons margarine, 2 ¼ cups water, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), and more.

Yes, Mexican Shrimp Pilaf falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Shrimp Pilaf

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