Meal / Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Rice Around the World: American
Main Ingredient: Fish/Seafood, Vegetables
Preparation Method: Quick and Easy
Award-Winning Recipes: Rice to the Rescue!

Servings: Makes 6 servings.

"Rice to the Rescue!" Recipe Contest Grand Prize Winner- Gloria Bradley

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup julienne strips red bell pepper
1 6-ounce package fresh baby spinach leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked, peeled, deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
3 cups hot cooked medium or long grain white rice
1 cup crumbled feta cheese with basil & tomato (or plain)
Toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds (optional)

Preparation
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add raisins and bell pepper; saute 1 minute. Add spinach, salt and pepper; toss until spinach is just wilted. Add shrimp; saute 30 seconds. Add hot rice and feta cheese. Toss all ingredients until heated through and cheese is soft and creamy. Top with toasted nuts, if desired.