It's been one of those gloomy and cold Winter's Day out today. Caught up on housework and a load of laundry. Went to Walgreen's for Mom and that was my day. Ran my new cordless sweeper and it works fantastic! Having not to deal with the cord issue makes it's easy to vacuum. Rummaged through the freezer and found a couple of items that sounded good for dinner tonight. Tonight I prepared Clam Strips and Pop Corn Shrimp w/ Caribbean Rice.
For the Clam Strips and Shrimp I used Seapak Clam Strips and Seapak Popcorn Shrimp. Both come frozen and breaded. Just bake the Clam Strips at 425 degrees for about 17 minutes and the Shrimp on 450 degrees for 11 minutes. Both come out hot and delicious, Seapak has always been one of the best in Frozen Seafood.
Then for the Caribbean Rice I used a box of Zatarain's Caribbean Rice Mix. First time using this but as all Zatarain's Products they're easy it's easy to prepare with spot on flavors. To prepare it start by mixing 2 cups water, Rice Mix and 1 tbsp. butter or margarine (optional) in 2-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Then simmered for about another 22 minutes, until the rice was tender. Remove it the from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving and done! Wow, a perfect blend of sweet pineapple and the coconut with the vegetables and just the right amount of curry and the other spices. Found another new one for the Pantry! To serve I made a bed of the Caribbean Rice and topped it with the Clam strips and Popcorn Shrimp. This turned out to be one winning dish! Looking for a new Seafood Dish, you got to try this one out! For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Yogurt.
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POPCORN SHRIMP
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CLAM STRIPS
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Zatarain's New Orleans Style Caribbean Rice Mix
Product Description
Caribbean Rice Mix is a unique blend of sweet pineapple and coconut with savory vegetables and just the right amount of curry and other spices. This combination of flavors captures the authentic taste of New Orleans with an exotic twist.
Usage Tips
STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS
1. MIX 2 cups water, Rice Mix and 1 tbsp. butter or margarine (optional) in 2-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover.
2. SIMMER 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
3. REMOVE from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS
1. MIX 2 cups hot water, Rice Mix and 1 tbsp. butter or margarine (optional) in 2 1/2-quart microwavable bowl until well blended. Cover.
2. MICROWAVE on HIGH 5 minutes. Stir. Microwave on MEDIUM (50% power) 15 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Let stand in microwave 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
Serving Size
1/3 cup dry mix (68g) - 1 cup prepared
Nutritional information
Calories: 250
Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 560mg
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 7g
http://www.mccormick.com/Zatarains/Products/Dinner-and-Side-Mixes/Rice-Mixes-and-Side-Dishes/Caribbean-Rice-Mix
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