quick and easy meals for 1 or 2

Shrimp rice pilaf serves 2

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth, plus additional, if necessary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound peeled, deveined shrimp
1 tbsp. chopped green onions (scallions)
1 tbsp. chopped parsley leaves
1 tsp. Creole seasoning, or to taste

In a medium saucepan heat oil over high heat. Add onion and cook until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add rice, stirring to coat in oil. Add stock and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 10-15 minutes, stirring often. When rice is almost tender (bite able but not too soft) add shrimp, green onions, parsley, and more stock, if necessary. Cook until shrimp are pink and rice is tender. Sprinkle with Creole seasoning before serving.

SERVE IT UP!! With some good bread, salad and some (or a lot) wine or beer!