Thursday, July 7, 2016

Backyard Shrimp and Rice Bundles

(Courtesy of Kraft)
Backyard Shrimp & Rice Bundles Image 1

Ingredients:
1 lb. fresh French green beans,trimmed and cut in half
1/2 c. water
3 c. cooked long-grain brown rice
3/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/3 c. zesty Italian dressing
Zest and juice from 1 lemon
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 lb. uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp

Directions:
Heat grill to medium-high heat.

Place beans in a large microwaveable bowl.  Add water.  Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes; drain.  Return to bowl.  Add rice, cheese and tomatoes; mix lightly.

Whisk dressing, lemon zest, lemon juice and mustard until blended.  Reserve 2 Tbsp. dressing mixture.  Add remaining to bean mixture; mix lightly.  Spoon into 6 large sheets of heavy-duty foil with sides slightly rolled up; top with shrimp and reserved dressing.  Fold foil to make 6 packets.

Grill 10-12 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and rice mixture is heated through.  Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening packets.

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