Texiana Shrimp and Rice Recipe

Name: Texiana Shrimp and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds shrimp; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium onions chopped; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 1 large green bell peppers chopped; 1/4 cup green chili peppers; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted; 1 teaspoon oregano dried; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 each bay leaves; 1 1/2 cups rice uncooked; 3 cups shrimp; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 each scallions, spring or green onions; 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds shrimp
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions chopped
2 each garlic cloves minced
1 large green bell peppers chopped
1/4 cup green chili peppers
1 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted
1 teaspoon oregano dried
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 each bay leaves
1 1/2 cups rice uncooked
3 cups shrimp
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 each scallions, spring or green onions
1/2 cup cilantro chopped

1
Peel, and, if you wish, devein the shrimp.
2
Save the shells for stock.
3
Refrigerate the shrimp until you are ready to use them.
4
Warm the oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
5
Add the onions, garlic, green pepper, and green chile, and saute them, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the dried seasonings and the rice, stirring to coat all the grains, and cook another couple of minutes.
7
Add the stock and the lemon juice, and bring the liquid to a boil.
8
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 18 minutes.
9
Check the mixture toward the end of the cooking time, and stir if the rice appears to be sticking.
10
Add the shrimp and the sliced green onions, stirring to incorporate them.
11
Cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
12
Remove the skillet from the heat, and let the shrimp and rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
13
Then sprinkle the cilantro over the dish, and serve it immediately.

876

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 1/2 pounds shrimp, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 medium onions chopped, 2 each garlic cloves minced, and more.

Yes, Texiana Shrimp and Rice 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.

Texiana Shrimp and Rice

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