Festival Shrimp and Saffron Rice

1/3 c Diced red pepper

1/4 c Sliced green onions

-- including tops 1 Garlic clove; minced

1 ts Butter or margarine

1/2 lb Peeled & deveined shrimp

-- (medium size) 1/2 ts Seafood seasoning blend

1 1/2 c Cooked rice; cooked with...

1/16 ts Ground saffron or turmeric

1 tb Grated Parmesan cheese

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. Each serving provides: * 265 calories * 24.3 g. protein * 3.7 g. fat * 31.2 g. carbohydrate * 493 mg. sodium * 175 mg. cholesterol Source: Cooking for Two or a Few Reprinted with permission from The USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias