Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Rice

Serves: 2

Cook Time: 30 minutes

$6.23 / $3.12 per serving

Ingredients

• ¾ cup of rice ($0.30)

• Salt ($0.02)

• Pepper ($0.03) 

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ($0.75) 

• 3 tablespoons butter ($0.25) 

• ½ pound of shrimp ($4.25) 

• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder ($0.08) 

• ½ lemon ($0.35) 

• 2 tablespoons parsley ($0.20) 

Instructions

• Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, covered. When boiled pour in 1 cup of rice. When rice is done, stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Add parmesan and 1 tablespoon of butter.  

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic and cook, tossing until the shrimp are pink.

• Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of water, lemon juice and parsley. 

• Mix shrimp and rice together and enjoy.