No time for food shopping during this busy season? Keep frozen shrimp, a bottle of tomato salsa, rice and frozen broccoli on hand for a no-fuss dinner. I prefer mild salsa in this recipe. If you like more fire, use a medium or hot salsa. For this dinner, toss the shrimp with the salsa and cook the broccoli and linguine together. I like to keep pine nuts on hand to add extra zip to recipes. Store them in the refrigerator or freezer.
Most of the shrimp we buy is frozen and then defrosted for sale. Ask for shrimp that is still frozen in the seafood department, or go to the freezer case for the shrimp. I always keep some on hand for quick dinners.
If you have parsley or cilantro in the fridge, sprinkle it on top for an added flavor and color.
Fred Tasker's wine suggestion: I'd try a nice, crisp Italian white soave.
Helpful Hints:
_ Scallops can be substituted for the shrimp.
_ Any type of green vegetable can be used (green beans, zucchini, peas).
_ Any type of salsa can be used.
_ Pasta can be used instead of rice.
Countdown:
_ Start rice.
_ Make shrimp.
_ Complete rice dish.
Shopping List:
Here are the ingredients you'll need for tonight's Dinner in Minutes.
To buy: olive oil spray, } pound shelled shrimp, 1 jar tomato salsa, 1 small package pine nuts, 1 box 10-minute brown rice and 1 small package frozen broccoli.
Staples: olive oil, salt and black peppercorns.
