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Shrimp Rice with Herbs

Shrimp Rice with Herbs: A Flavorful Persian Delight

This Shrimp Rice with Herbs combines succulent shrimp, aromatic herbs, and fluffy grains for a healthy and gluten-free meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Rice and Quinoa
  • 1 cup Brown Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup White Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup Quinoa
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder or Advieh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper to taste
For the Fresh Touch
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro freshly chopped
  • 0.5 cup Dill freshly chopped
  • 0.5 cup Green Onions sliced
  • 0.5 cup Fenugreek Leaves fresh or dried
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp cleaned and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh
  • 0.25 gram Saffron to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • deep skillet
  • strainer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a vigorous boil, adding 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add 1 cup of brown basmati rice, cooking for about 20 minutes until al dente. Stir in 1 cup of quinoa and 1 cup of white basmati rice; cook for an additional 15-20 minutes. Once tender, strain if necessary, and set aside.
  2. In a deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion, sautéing until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Incorporate 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced red bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add 1 pound of cleaned and deveined raw shrimp to the sautéed vegetables. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, around 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of curry powder, ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and a pinch of ground cumin, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly. Adjust salt to taste.
  4. In the same pot used for the grains, layer the cooked rice and quinoa with the sautéed shrimp and vegetable mixture. Drizzle with the juice of 1 lemon and threads of saffron dissolved in 2 tablespoons of warm water. Cover tightly, and lower heat to low, steaming for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Once steamed, fluff the rice mixture with a fork before transferring to a serving platter. Top with freshly chopped cilantro, dill, and green onions. The dish is now ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, cook each type of grain separately to avoid clumping and use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.

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