ISLAND SHRIMP AND RICE

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This is not the usual shrimp and rice dish. It is simply delicious...

Provided by PRINCIPALCOLE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces bacon
3 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
3 ¼ cups chicken broth, divided
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Remove, and set aside. Drain drippings, reserving 3 tablespoons in the pot.
  • Place onion in the pot with the bacon drippings, and cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Mix in the rice, 2 1/4 cups broth, tomatoes with juice, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir the cooked bacon, remaining 1 cup broth, and shrimp into the pot. Continue cooking 10 minutes, uncovered, over low heat. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 183.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 799.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Abe Baig
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.


Nic H
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. My kids especially loved the shrimp.


Agyei Emmanuel
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Adnan Muneer
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great.


Fernando skillzexpert760
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Maryan Axmed
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Madilyn Wyers
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This dish is so flavorful. I love the combination of the shrimp and the rice.


BENJAMIN ONUWA
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to cook shrimp and rice without a lot of fuss.


Deborah Metayer
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The shrimp are a good source of protein and the rice is a good source of fiber.


Mylee Tittle
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. My kids especially loved the shrimp.


Iqbal Hussain
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


YT Music
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great.


Adnan Khalil Nanitalwala
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp and rice cook together in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Shahzain Khan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Thomas Morris
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use frozen shrimp, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


siimplychrls
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the rice is always fluffy.


Hannah Nene
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mark McCormick
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The shrimp were juicy and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Bbab
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.