Coconut Shrimp And Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Coconut Shrimp And Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds; 1/2 onion, sliced vertically; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 pound peeled shrimp, with tails on; 1 cup uncooked basmati rice; 1 cup water; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1/2 onion, sliced vertically
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 pound peeled shrimp, with tails on
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 cup water
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add mustard seeds, and saute 1 minute or until seeds begin to pop. Add onion and next 4 ingredients, and saute 3 minutes. Add shrimp; saute 2 to 3 minutes or just until they begin to turn pink.
2
Remove shrimp; cover and keep warm. Add rice to the pan, and saute 1 minute. Stir in water and coconut milk; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
3
Serve shrimp over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
4
Serve Schneider Weisse or Weihenstephan Hefeweizen, traditional German beers that have notes of clove and banana and a moderate acidity to balance the sweet coconut milk.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds, 1/2 onion, sliced vertically, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Coconut Shrimp And Rice Pilaf falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coconut Shrimp And Rice Pilaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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