Turkish Shrimp Pilaf Recipe

Name: Turkish Shrimp Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups brown rice, raw (12oz); 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried mint or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 8 ounces cooked peeled shrimp, thawed if frozen; 3 tablespoons currants; sea salt; ground black pepper; 2 lemons, juice of; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; salad greens, to serve with

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups brown rice, raw (12oz)
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried mint or 2 teaspoons dried basil
8 ounces cooked peeled shrimp, thawed if frozen
3 tablespoons currants
sea salt
ground black pepper
2 lemons, juice of
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
salad greens, to serve with

1
Heat the oil in a large nonstick fry pan.
2
Fry the onion, peppers and garlic over low heat for 10 minutes until softened but not browned.
3
Add the rice, spices and mint or basil.
4
Stir over the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, then add enough water to cover the rice.
5
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until rice is just tender, but still has a little bite to it.
6
Add the shrimp, currants and a little salt and pepper to taste.
7
Cook for about 4 minutes more, until the shrimp are heated through, then add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
8
Serve pilaf warm or cold with salad greens.

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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: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkish 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.

Turkish Shrimp Pilaf

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