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Mexican Shrimp and Yellow Rice Skillet

Sizzling shrimp with peppers and onions served over golden yellow rice with mango salsa.

Mexican Shrimp and Yellow Rice Skillet

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb, peeled and deveined raw shrimp
  • 1 cup yellow rice
  • 2 cups cup water
  • 3/4 cup, sliced mini peppers
  • 1/2, sliced yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup mango salsa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook yellow rice in water according to package directions, about 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Sauté yellow onion and mini peppers 4-5 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Season shrimp with cumin, chili powder, and salt; add to skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink.

  5. 5

    Stir in lime juice, serve shrimp over yellow rice, and top with mango salsa.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

470

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein34 g
Carbohydrate52 g
Fat12 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar9 g
Sodium620 mg

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