MANDARIN-ALMOND SHRIMP

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Toasted almonds, mandarin oranges and snow pea pods accent this Asian-style baked shrimp 'n rice casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 58m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces)
1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow (Chinese) pea pods, thawed and drained
Soy sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp. (If shrimp are frozen, do not thaw; peel in cold water.) Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out vein.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Mix water, mushrooms, rice, salt, ginger, onion, garlic and shrimp in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Cover tightly and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and shrimp are pink and firm.
  • Stir in almonds, orange segments and pea pods. Cover and let stand about 3 minutes or until pea pods are hot. Serve with soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg

Magdalene Hope
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is simply irresistible.


Tracy Wilson
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sa Shakawth
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This recipe is amazing! The shrimp are so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is incredibly delicious.


Waleeyat Opeyemi
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I've tried a lot of different mandarin almond shrimp recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Chente Perez
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mahlatse Mashilo
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The shrimp are crispy and the sauce is sweet and tangy.


Nyla Dad
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This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and the results are amazing.


Farhan meo
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This was my first time making mandarin almond shrimp and it turned out great! The sauce was easy to make and the shrimp were cooked to perfection.


George Mukuve
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The combination of shrimp, mandarin oranges, and almonds is perfect.


Oscar Cano
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.