Ingredients

  • 13 cup sweet red bell peppers diced
  • 1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions sliced, including tops
  • 1 each garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • 1/2 pound shrimp peeled, deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups rice
  • 1/16 teaspoons saffron threads or turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated

Method

  • Cook pepper, onions and garlic in butter in medium skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and seasoning blend; cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in rice and cheese; cook and stir until thoroughly heated (about 2 to 3 minutes).
  • Microwave Oven Instructions =========================== Combine pepper, onions, garlic and butter in 1-quart microproof baking dish.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH (maximum power) 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and seasoning blend.
  • Reduce setting to MEDIUM HIGH (70% power); cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
  • Stir in rice and cheese; cover and cook on MEDIUM HIGH 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
  • Let stand 2 minutes.