Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Shrimp over Cumin Scented Beans

This dish was really easy and super satisfying. I thought the beans would be really spicy but they weren't that spicy at all. I paired my dish with store bought Mediterranean Couscous. 

Ingredients
2 spray(s) cooking spray
1 small jalapeño pepper(s), cored, seeded and minced (or to taste)*
1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced (or to taste)
15 oz canned kidney beans, undrained
1/4 tsp ground cumin, or to taste
1/4 tsp dried oregano, or to taste
1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
1 pound(s) uncooked shrimp, large, peeled, deveined
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp paprika, hot variety
2 Tbsp chives, minced

Instructions
Coat a small pot with cooking spray. Add jalapeño and garlic; sauté over medium heat, 2 minutes. Add beans, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper; cook over low heat, stirring frequently, 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, place shrimp in a bowl with lime juice and paprika; toss to coat. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray; arrange shrimp on pan. Place 4 inches under broiler and broil 3 to 4 minutes. Turn shrimp over and broil until cooked through, about 3 minutes more.

Spoon beans into a serving bowl; top with shrimp and sprinkle with chives. Yields about 3 1/2 ounces shrimp and a scant 1/2 cup beans per serving. 5 points per serving. (11 with couscous).

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