Wild Rice With Shrimp And Cilantro Recipe

Name: Wild Rice With Shrimp And Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. frozen cooked, peeled, deveined medium shrimp; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, mashed; 2 c. hot water; 1 (9 oz.) pkg. brown and white Texmati rice, blend with wild rice; juice of 2 limes; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 large head fresh romaine lettuce, shredded; 2 medium tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb. frozen cooked, peeled, deveined medium shrimp
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, mashed
2 c. hot water
1 (9 oz.) pkg. brown and white Texmati rice, blend with wild rice
juice of 2 limes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 large head fresh romaine lettuce, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, quartered
1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro

1
Rinse frozen shrimp in a colander with cold water; set aside to drain.
2
In a 12-inch skillet or large flameproof casserole, heat oil until hot.
3
Add onion and red and green peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until limp, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in garlic, hot water and rice; mix well.
5
Heat to boiling; stir. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 15 minutes.
6
Stir in lime juice, shrimp, salt and pepper.
7
Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes longer.
8
Serve, mounding slightly, on lettuce-lined plates with tomatoes.
9
Sprinkle with cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. frozen cooked, peeled, deveined medium shrimp, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Wild Rice With Shrimp And Cilantro 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Wild Rice With Shrimp And Cilantro

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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