Shrimp and Yellow Rice Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time50 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Onion | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Water | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Hot water | 2 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Brown rice | 1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), uncooked | |
| 1/2 medium red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices | ||
| 1/2 medium green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices | ||
| 2 teaspoons low-sodium instant chicken bouillon granules | ||
| Oregano leaves | 1 Teaspoon, dried | |
| Turmeric | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Bay Leaf | 1 | |
| 12 oz. small shrimp, shelled and deveined | ||
| Tomato | 1 Medium, chopped | |
Directions
In 3-quart casserole, combine onion and 1 tablespoon water.
Cover.
Microwave at High for 2 minutes.
Add hot water, brown rice, red pepper, green pepper, bouillon, oregano, turmeric and bay leaf.
Mix well.
Re-cover.
Microwave at High for 5 minutes.
Reduce power to 50% (Medium).
Microwave for 40 to 50 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Add shrimp and tomato.
Mix well.
Re-cover.
Microwave at 50% (Medium) for 5 to 8 minutes longer, or until shrimp is opaque, stirring once.
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Cover.
Microwave at High for 2 minutes.
Add hot water, brown rice, red pepper, green pepper, bouillon, oregano, turmeric and bay leaf.
Mix well.
Re-cover.
Microwave at High for 5 minutes.
Reduce power to 50% (Medium).
Microwave for 40 to 50 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Add shrimp and tomato.
Mix well.
Re-cover.
Microwave at 50% (Medium) for 5 to 8 minutes longer, or until shrimp is opaque, stirring once.
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
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