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A Gilding of Shrimp & Saffron Rice
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350 calories/serving

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    • Golden saffron and a bounty of herbs and summer vegetables make this a beautiful and fresh-tasting dish. Don't overseason; let the flavors sing.

    Ingredients

    Serves:

      • 2 1/2 cups water
      • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
      • 1/4-1 teaspoon saffron threads (see Ingredient Note)
      • 1 cup long-grain brown rice
      • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
      • 3 medium yellow summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
      • 1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
      • 1/3 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
      • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
      • Freshly ground pepper to taste

    Directions

    1. Bring water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and saffron to taste to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice, return to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

    2. About 10 minutes before the rice is done, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender (do not brown), 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in mint and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice; remove from heat. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Serve over the rice.

    Ingredient Note: Saffron, the world's most expensive spice, is the dried stigma of a crocus and contributes a pungent flavor and intense yellow color to food. It is sold in threads and powdered form.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Single Serving / Serves 4 Total
    Calories 350Total Carbohydrates 42gm14%
    Calories from fat 90Total Fat 10gm15%
    Saturated Fat 2gm10%Mono Unsaturated Fat 6gm
    Protein24gmCholesterol 168mg56%
    Fiber 5gm5%Sodium 790mg33%

    Nutrition Facts provided by: EatingWell

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available.

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