Shrimp Pilau Recipe

Name: Shrimp Pilau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Broth:; 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp; 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 carrots with tops, each cut into 3 pieces; 2 celery stalks, each cut into 3 pieces; 1 onion, quartered; Pilau:; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

Broth:
1 1/2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp
6 cups water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 carrots with tops, each cut into 3 pieces
2 celery stalks, each cut into 3 pieces
1 onion, quartered
Pilau:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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To prepare broth, peel shrimp, reserving shells. Cover and chill shrimp. Combine shrimp shells, water, and next 7 ingredients (water through quartered onion) in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until reduced to 3 cups (about 40 minutes). Strain broth through a sieve into a bowl, and discard solids.
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To prepare pilau, heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, and saute 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper and tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in broth, rice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in shrimp; cover and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Sprinkle with parsley.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Broth:, 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp, 6 cups water, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Pilau 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 Pilau

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