Garlic Shrimp with Red & Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• For the garlic shrimp:
• 1 pouch (8.8 oz) Carolina® Ready-to-Heat Red Beans & Rice
• 1/2 lb (225 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2–3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• For the salad:
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced thin
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or vinegar