SHRIMP VERACRUZ WITH BROWN RICE, CORN, AND OLIVES

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Categories     Salad     Olive     Rice     Shellfish     Vegetable     Appetizer     Super Bowl     High Fiber     Shrimp     Winter     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups water
2 cups uncooked long-grain brown rice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
10 ounces frozen corn kernels, thawed
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
1 pound deveined peeled large shrimp
1 16-ounce jar thick and chunky salsa (medium heat)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Combine 6 cups water, 2 cups rice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook just until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in corn, then drain. Transfer rice mixture to large bowl. Refrigerate until cold, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Mix in green onions, bell peppers, and olives.
  • Boil shrimp in large pot of boiling salted water until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain; set aside. Blend salsa, oil, lime juice, cumin, and lime peel in processor until dressing is smooth. Stir half of dressing into rice mixture. (Can be made up to 8 hours ahead. Cover shrimp, rice mixture, and remaining dressing separately and chill.)
  • Mix shrimp and remaining dressing into rice mixture. Season salad with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large platter. Garnish with lime wedges.

Debra Harrell
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and it was a hit. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lae Lae
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I also liked that the recipe was easy to follow.


Nicole
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The shrimp was succulent and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zarrar Abdulsattar
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I was looking for a new shrimp recipe and this one did not disappoint! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.


Wisdom Destiny
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.


D A
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I also liked that the recipe was easy to follow.


Shaye Bowdry
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The shrimp was succulent and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Harry stupid
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I was looking for a new shrimp recipe and this one did not disappoint! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.


aliza shah
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and it was a hit. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Noman NadaN
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Mr Abrar
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This dish was an absolute delight! The flavors of the shrimp, Veracruz sauce, and vegetables were perfectly balanced, and the brown rice and corn provided a hearty and flavorful base. I especially loved the addition of olives, which added a nice brin