Citrus Shrimp, Rice, and Black Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Citrus Shrimp, Rice, and Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; a 2- by 1-inch strip orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler; a 2- by 1/2-inch strip lime zest, removed with a vegetable peeler; 3/4 pound large shrimp (about 16), shelled and deveined; 1/2 cup long-grain white rice; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 cup fresh coriander sprigs, washed well, spun dry, and chopped; 1 cup shredded romaine

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
a 2- by 1-inch strip orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
a 2- by 1/2-inch strip lime zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
3/4 pound large shrimp (about 16), shelled and deveined
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup fresh coriander sprigs, washed well, spun dry, and chopped
1 cup shredded romaine

1
In a small saucepan bring water and salt to a boil and simmer zests 1 minute.
2
With a slotted spoon transfer zests to a cutting board.
3
Add shrimp to cooking water and simmer, covered, 2 minutes, or until just cooked through.
4
With slotted spoon transfer shrimp to a colander to drain.
5
Stir rice into cooking water and cook, covered, over moderately low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
6
While rice is cooking, cut zests into julienne strips and in a large bowl stir together with orange and lime juices, vinegar, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
7
Halve shrimp lengthwise and add to zest mixture, tossing to coat.
8
Chill mixture, covered, 15 minutes.
9
Add rice, beans, bell pepper, and coriander, tossing to combine, and cool slightly.
10
Just before serving, add romaine and salt and pepper to taste and toss salad.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a 2- by 1-inch strip orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler, a 2- by 1/2-inch strip lime zest, removed with a vegetable peeler, and more.

Yes, Citrus Shrimp, Rice, and Black Bean Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Citrus Shrimp, Rice, and Black Bean Salad

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