INGREDIENTS:

• 11 cup dry rice
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bag (12-ounces) extra large, cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp
• ¼-cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons skim milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare rice according to the directions on the box.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-heat.
3. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
4. Stir in the shrimp and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
5. Add prepared rice to the skillet and mix until well combined.
6. Add cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper; mix and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, or until creamy and heated through.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
9. Serve.