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Shrimp Rice with Herbs

Delicious Shrimp Rice with Herbs for a Healthy Feast

This Shrimp Rice with Herbs is a vibrant and healthy dish featuring shrimp, brown rice, and quinoa for a nutritious feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Steaming Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice Rinse before use
  • 1 cup Brown Basmati Rice Whole grain goodness
  • 1/2 cup Quinoa Protein-rich alternative
For the Flavor Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or vegetable oil if preferred
  • 1 medium Onion Sauté until golden
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder/Advieh Adjust to spice preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Modify based on spice tolerance
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric For color
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Fresh Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh
  • 1/4 cup Dill Fresh or dried
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chop finely
  • 2 tablespoons Fenugreek Leaves Fresh or dried
For the Protein and Finish
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp Cleaned and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Always fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Saffron Dissolve in warm water

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • wooden spoon
  • Lid for pot

Method
 

Cooking Rice
  1. Boil 3¼ cups water in a pot. Add salt and oil. Stir in brown rice, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Incorporate quinoa and basmati rice, cover, and simmer for 20 more minutes.
Prepare Shrimp
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until golden, add garlic and red bell pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 4-5 minutes.
Season Mixture
  1. Add spices to the skillet, stir for a minute, return shrimp and vegetables, and add herbs. Mix well.
Assemble Dish
  1. Layer shrimp and veggies over the rice blend. Drizzle lemon juice and saffron water. Cover and steam on low heat for 25 minutes.
Serve
  1. Fluff the rice and mix in flavors. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs for garnish to elevate flavor and presentation. Adjust spices according to taste.

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