RECIPE OF THE DAY " YELLOW SAFFRON RICE WITH STEWED TOMATO AND GARLIC SHRIMP"

This low calorie dish is tasty and delicious. Great for the summer time, makes 4 servings.

1 cup of Uncle Ben's rice

2 1/4 cups of water

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled (tails left on)

3 pinches of saffron

1/2 packet Sazon Seasoning

3 cloves of garlic finely chopped

2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon of butter

2 medium plum tomatoes, peeled and diced

Add the rice, saffron and Sazon to the water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.

Rinse shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel, season shrimp with a dash of salt & pepper.

In a medum skillet, add your olive oil, diced tomato and garlic and cook on medium heat until the garlic is brown. Once brown, scoop out the garlic and tomatoes, leaving the oil in the pan. Fold this mixture into the rice using a fork. Heat the skilet to medium-high and add the butter to the skillet (which will still have some of the oil).

Add the shrimp to the skillet (the pan should be hot enough for you to hear them sizzle. Cook the shrimp for about 3 mins on each side. While cooking the shrimp, spoon the butter/oil over the shrimp a few times on each side to add more favor and a nice golden texure to them.

Serve over rice.

About 450 calories per serving.