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Shrimp Rice with Herbs

Delicious Shrimp Rice with Herbs for a Flavorful Family Feast

Try this aromatic Shrimp Rice with Herbs, a comforting family meal infused with saffron and spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice rinse before use
  • 1 cup Brown Basmati Rice substitute with white rice if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Quinoa can replace with more rice
For the Flavor Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil feel free to substitute
  • 1 medium Onion chop finely
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder or Persian advieh blend
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric for color and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper switch to white pepper if desired
For the Fresh Touch
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro or parsley as substitute
  • 1/4 cup Dill dried dill works well
  • 2 stalks Green Onions for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fenugreek Leaves or maple syrup as substitute
For the Star Element
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp cleaned and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice to balance flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Saffron can omit but enriches flavor

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Pan
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook brown basmati rice for 20 minutes.
  2. Add rinsed quinoa and basmati rice to the pot. Cook for an additional 20 minutes until fluffy and tender.
  3. In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté chopped onion until golden brown, then add minced garlic and thinly sliced red bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add cleaned shrimp to the vegetable mixture, sautéing for about 4-5 minutes until pink and opaque. Season with curry powder, red pepper flakes, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper.
  5. Layer half of the rice and quinoa mixture at the bottom of a heavy-bottomed pot, followed by the sautéed shrimp and vegetables, then top with remaining rice mixture. Drizzle with lemon juice and saffron water.
  6. Set pot on medium-high heat for 5 minutes to create steam, then reduce to low and steam for 25 minutes.
  7. Fluff rice gently with a fork. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, dill, and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make sure not to overcook shrimp and rinse grains thoroughly for fluffy texture.

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