Turkish Shrimp Pilaf

Name: Turkish Shrimp Pilaf
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

15 ingredients

8 steps

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

Directions

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.