Shrimp Pilaf

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb raw large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain raw white rice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen tiny peas, thawed
  • chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a deep, heavy 4-5 quart pan over medium heat; add shrimp and cook, stirring, until almost opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2
    Lift out and set aside (shrimp will get more cooking time later).
  3. 3
    Pour pan juices into a 1-quart measuring cup; add clam juice and enough water to make 2 1/2 cups, set aside.
  4. 4
    Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in pan over medium heat; add onion and garlic, cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add rice and turmeric; cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes, add celery, salt, pepper and clam juice mixture.
  6. 6
    Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is almost tender to bite, about 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    With a fork, lightly mix tomatoes and peas into rice; scatter shrimp over top, cover and continue to cook until rice is tender to bite and liquid is absorbed, about 10 more minutes.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with parsley.

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