Mexican Rice with Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Mahatma® Jasmine Rice with Quinoa
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 1 cup puréed tomatoes (passata) or canned tomato purée
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1 1/2 lb peeled, deveined, tail removed shrimp (21 to 25 count)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
This simple Mexican Rice with Shrimp is a wholesome meal with bold and satisfying flavors; zesty sautéed shrimp, aromatic Mahatma® Jasmine Rice with Quinoa and a hearty variety of vegetables. Try it today for dinner or lunch!
Step 1
Heat oil in large saucepan set over medium heat; cook onion, carrot, red pepper, jalapeño and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Stir in broth and tomatoes; bring to boil. Stir in rice, peas and corn. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Top rice with shrimp; drizzle lime juice over top. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender, most of the liquid is absorbed and shrimp are cooked through. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lime wedges.
Flavor Tips
Add pitted green olives or capers to the rice for added zesty flavor.
Easy One-Pot Meals
One-pot meals are the perfect solution when the tasks of life take part of the time dedicated to making dinner. This one-pot wonder is packed with an array of flavors from juicy shrimp, fresh cilantro, spicy jalapeño peppers, jasmine rice, quinoa and a colorful vegetable blend. A great wholesome meal that can be put together in no time.
The premium blend of jasmine rice and quinoa is extremely versatile and can be used in anything from a filling breakfast, a tasty snack, or to switch up classic recipes like this Authentic Mexican Rice. If you are looking for more ideas to cook with this grain blend, we recommend you try this hearty Chili Soup with Turkey, Rice and Quinoa – a meal to keep you warm and cozy on a chilly night!
Cooking with Seafood
Seafood may seem like an intimidating ingredient to cook with, but here are some tips and tricks to help you cook with confidence when making this and any other delicious meal with shrimp:
Frozen vs. Fresh Shrimp
The first question you might be asking yourself is whether you should buy frozen or fresh shrimp and in reality, it just depends on your preferences and time on hand. Cooking with fresh shrimp just means that there are certain steps to cleaning the crustaceans first, like shelling them and cleaning the vein. Frozen shrimp usually comes cleaned and shelled, being a more convenient option if you’re not used to handling fresh seafood.
Although some may say fresh is tastier, it is easy to experiment with both and choose the one that fits your cooking style better!
Shellfish Recipes to Explore
Shellfish is a form of seafood that includes crustaceans and mollusks like shrimp, scallops or crab, etc. It’s a very diverse and flavorful ingredient that can be used in many different meals from all over the world, as well as a great protein source.
If you bought extra shrimp and are wondering what to cook with them next, we recommend you try delicious flavors by putting together this Thai-inspired Coconut Rice with Shrimp or enjoy the taste of Caribbean seasonings in these Lettuce Wraps with Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa. If you are looking for a quick and easy side dish try our: Coconut rice rice cooker.
