Chipotle Rice with Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 bag (each 8.8 oz) Mahatma® Ready to Heat Chipotle Rice
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1/4 tsp Tajin seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 avocado, peeled, halved, pits removed and sliced
- 1/4 cup green salsa
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
Step 1
Place oven rack in middle of oven. Preheat broiler.
Step 2
In large bowl, toss together shrimp, pineapple and Tajin seasoning. Arrange in single layer on foil-lined baking sheet. Add dollops of butter.
Step 3
Broil for 5 to 8 minutes or until pineapple starts to caramelize and shrimp turn pink, start to curl and are almost cooked through. Remove baking sheet from oven. Transfer oven rack to the top. Transfer baking sheet back to oven and broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until pineapple and shrimp start to char.
Step 4
Meanwhile, prepare Mahatma® Ready to Heat Chipotle Rice according to package directions.
Step 5
Divide rice among 2 bowls. Top with broiled shrimp and pineapple, avocado, salsa and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Enjoying a delicious full meal has never been so easy. With Mahatma® Ready to Heat Chipotle Rice you can take any meal from boring to incredible in only 90 seconds! Add a little heat to your meals with this chipotle rice or try any of our Ready to Heat varieties for a quick mid-week meal. Keep a couple of Ready to Heat pouches around and be prepared for whatever life throws at you!
Chipotle Peppers
Chipotles are basically jalapeño chili peppers that have been previously smoked and dried, although they can also have a sweet taste underneath the heat. These small delicacies are synonymous with Mexican and Tex Mex cooking, therefore this perfectly seasoned Chipotle Rice is the perfect base to every Mexican recipe that calls for a smoky and spicy flavor.
Looking for More Fast and Tasty Recipes?
Try this Shrimp Fried Rice with Pineapple and Egg using our delicious Mahatma® Ready to Heat Cilantro Limón Jasmine Rice or go for a different version of a traditional mac & cheese with this Rice Mac and Cheese recipe.
If you are looking for a dessert idea tonight try our: Arroz con leche recipe in Spanish.
Recipe Tips
Add your favorite fresh leafy greens in this recipe. Try shredded stemmed kale, spinach, beet greens, romaine, arugula, or green cabbage. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lime juice and season with a pinch salt and pepper.
When buying shrimp:
– Avoid buying fresh shrimp that smells anything other than salt water.
– If you decide to go for frozen shrimp, avoid shrimp that was peeled before freezing. This may cause a loss of flavor.
You can alternatively grill for 4 to 5 minutes or boil shrimp from 5 to 8 minutes depending on the size. If you have some leftovers, you can freeze shrimp after cooking for about a month, but make sure you store them with the heads removed and shells still on, if possible.
