Garlic Shrimp & Rice with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

This quick, healthy meal is bound to become a part of your regular dinner rotation. Everyone will love the combination of shrimp, tomatoes, and rice for an all-in-one-meal, and cooks will appreciate the ease and simplicity putting this meal together.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ¾ cup dry white wine
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 (8.8 ounce) package UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Whole Grain Brown

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp to pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until pink, turning halfway through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.

Step 2

Add tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes to skillet; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add wine and thyme; cook 3 minutes or until wine is slightly reduced, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice, butter, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes or until rice is heated through. Return shrimp to pan. Serve immediately.