Shrimp Pilaf Recipe

Name: Shrimp Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 1 lb raw large shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup long-grain raw white rice; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen tiny peas, thawed; chopped parsley

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter
1 lb raw large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain raw white rice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen tiny peas, thawed
chopped parsley

1
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a deep, heavy 4-5 quart pan over medium heat; add shrimp and cook, stirring, until almost opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Lift out and set aside (shrimp will get more cooking time later).
3
Pour pan juices into a 1-quart measuring cup; add clam juice and enough water to make 2 1/2 cups, set aside.
4
Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in pan over medium heat; add onion and garlic, cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add rice and turmeric; cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes, add celery, salt, pepper and clam juice mixture.
6
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is almost tender to bite, about 15 minutes.
7
With a fork, lightly mix tomatoes and peas into rice; scatter shrimp over top, cover and continue to cook until rice is tender to bite and liquid is absorbed, about 10 more minutes.
8
Sprinkle with parsley.

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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: 6 tablespoons butter, 1 lb raw large shrimp, shelled and deveined, 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp 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.

Shrimp Pilaf

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