Rice and Greens with Shrimp Recipe

Name: Rice and Greens with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 ⅓ cups long grain rice; 2 ⅔ cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, grated; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 cups swiss chard or 3 cups spinach, coarsely shredded; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; lemon wedge (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ⅓ cups long grain rice
2 ⅔ cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind, grated
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups swiss chard or 3 cups spinach, coarsely shredded
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
lemon wedge (to garnish)

1
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in rice.
3
Add stock and lemon rind; bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes.
5
With fork, gently stir shrimp, swiss chard, dill and lemon juice into rice mixture; cover and cook until shrimp are pink and greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
6
Serve with lemon wedges.
7
Variation: Vegetarian Rice and Greens: Omit shrimp, Replace chicken stock with veggie stock.
8
Serve sprinkled with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese it desired.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, smashed, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Rice and Greens with Shrimp 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.

Rice and Greens with Shrimp

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