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Shrimp Rice with Herbs

Shrimp Rice with Herbs: A Flavorful Persian Delight

This gluten-free Shrimp Rice with Herbs offers a delicious and aromatic experience that is sure to satisfy. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice and Quinoa
  • 1.5 cups Basmati Rice Rinse thoroughly for best texture.
  • 1 cup Brown Basmati Rice Rinse before cooking.
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse before using.
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if needed.
  • 1 large Onion Chop finely for even cooking.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced for aromatic goodness.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Thinly sliced.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder or Advieh
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
For the Fresh Herbs
  • 1 cup Cilantro Chopped.
  • 0.5 cup Dill Chopped.
  • 0.5 cup Green Onions Chopped.
  • optional Fenugreek Leaves Leave out if unavailable.
For the Protein and Finish
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp Clean and deveined.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice.
  • 0.33 teaspoon Saffron Dissolved in hot water.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil 3¼ cups of water, add a pinch of salt and olive oil, and cook brown basmati rice for 20 minutes. Fold in rinsed quinoa and basmati rice, and cook for another 20 minutes until fluffy.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until golden. Add minced garlic and red bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add cleaned shrimp and cook until they start turning pink. Stir in spices and mix well for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Layer rice-quinoa mixture with shrimp and vegetables in a pot. Drizzle saffron water and lemon juice, cover, and steam on low for 25 minutes.
  5. Fluff the dish with a fork and serve warm, garnishing with fresh chopped herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Perfectly fluffy rice and fresh herbs are key to this dish. Adjust spice levels to your preference.

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