Cilantro and Garlic Shrimp on White Rice

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable spread or butter
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1¼ tsp paprika
• ½ cup chopped green onion
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled)
• 1 cup white short grain rice
• 2 cups water

Directions

1. In a 2-qt saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and ¼ tsp salt to a boil.
2. Stir in 1 cup of rice.
3. Cover.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until all the waster is absorbed.
5. Pour contents into serving dish.
6. In a bowl combine olive oil, vegetable spread, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika.
7. Set stove at low heat place mixture in a 10" pan and heat till warm.
8. Add shrimps and cook for 4-5 minutes.
9. Add green onion, and cilantro; mix and cover for 3 minutes.
10. Serve on top of rice.