Zesty Shrimp and Veggies

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• long grain white rice (cook & set aside)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small Vidalia onion, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 small red pepper, sliced
• 1 bag (10 oz) baby spinach, removing any stems rinsed
• 1/2 lb asparagus, fresh (pencil thin), (cut off the tough ends)
• 1/2 bunch scallions, sliced thin
• 1/2 lb ex-large fresh shrimp, tail on
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• Louisiana seasoning, black pepper, dried dill, basil, Goya Adobe seasoning, salt, a few red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp sugar
• fresh shredded Parmesan cheese topping

Steps:

1. Cook long grain rice for 6 servings.

 
2. Use a large deep stainless steel covered skillet. Add olive oil and heat on to medium.
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3. Add celery, onion, garlic, and green pepper. Stir veggies in oil until tender.

 
4. Add diced tomatoes. Add 1 cup of water rinsing out the can.

 
5. Bring to a boil. Stir in the spices, test taste after simmering... add more if you like. If too spicy, drain off a little liquid and add a little water. Add wine and lemon zest.

 
6. The next steps are very fast and vigorous. Toss in the rinsed shrimp, followed by, asparagus, scallions, red pepper and spinach. Do not stir. Cover immediately for 10 minutes. Remove cover, toss slightly. Remove from heat.

 
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7. Using a nice Italian serving platter. Place cooked rice in the platter, Top the rice with the tomatoes, arranging all the beautiful colorful vegetables & shrimp on the rice for a wonderful presentation. Top with fresh shredded Parmesan. This dish is so full of great flavors.