Lowcountry Shrimp Pilaf

Total Time: 26 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (bottled recommended by cooking light)
• 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 8 ounces bottled clam juice
• 1 1/2 cups instant rice
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with jalapenos, undrained
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• 2 add bell pepper and onion to pan; saute 2 minutes.
• 3 add garlic and old bay seasoning to pan; saute 1 minute.
• 4 add shrimp, wine, and clam juice; bring to a boil.
• 5 stir in rice, cover and removed from heat.
• 6 let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• 7 place pan over medium-high heat.
• 8 stir in 1 tablespoon thyme and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
• 9 sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon thyme.