Spiced Shrimp Rice
Fragrant Middle Eastern rice pilaf studded with tender shrimp, warm spices, and toasted nuts. A vibrant one-pan dish ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine cumin, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne.
Step 3
Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 4 minutes.
Step 4
Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Stir in spice mixture and toast for 30 seconds.
Step 6
Add rice and stir to coat with oil, cooking 2 minutes.
Step 7
Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12 minutes.
Step 8
Nestle shrimp into rice, scatter apricots over top, and cook covered 5 minutes until shrimp are pink.
Step 9
Remove from heat and let stand 2 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Step 10
Garnish with pistachios and fresh cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet with lid
- Small mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Fork
- Paper towels
- Cutting board and knife
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