3 cups uncooked instant brown rice
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
Louisiana-style hot sauce, optional
1. Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers and celery; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in flour, oregano, pepper and salt until blended. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 to 8 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally.
3. Add shrimp; cook, covered, 4 to 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice and, if desired, hot sauce.
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.