Festival Shrimp And Saffron Rice

Ingredients

3/8 c pepper
1/4 c green onions
1 garlic clove
1 ts butter
1/2 seafood seasoning blend
1 1/2 c rice
1/8 ts saffron
1 tb parmesan cheese

Instructions

(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