Shrimp scampi is a traditional but indulgent dish that is often prepared with gobs of butter and served over white rice or high-carb pasta. This variation is a little bit lighter and is quick and simple enough for a weekday meal.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 10 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can peaches in juice
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (Optional)
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg (Optional)
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon (Optional)
Instructions
- Stir peaches, rice, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a saucepan over low heat. Simmer until peaches start to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg after plating.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 152 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 27 mg |
| Sugars | 17 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |