SHRIMP WITH LEMON SAFFRON RICE

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp saffron threads, crushed
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 14 oz can chicken broth
1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 cup frozen peas
2 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1, Heat large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and bell pepper, saute 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add rice and next 6 ingredients (through broth). Bring rice mixture to boil; cover pan. 2. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes Add shrimp and simmer another 5 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat and stir in peas and lemon juice.

Kaddu Abdunoor
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Zero Hero
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Would not recommend.


Nuku Penitusi
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Meh.


Habban Ullah
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I found this recipe to be too complicated and time-consuming.


Sajal Biswas
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Not a fan of the lemon flavor in this dish.


Joyce Lewis
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Aafik_cool 2007
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the rest of the dish was delicious. I'll be sure to cook the shrimp for a shorter amount of time next time.


Veronica Mpongwana
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a hotter variety of chili peppers. Next time, I'll use a milder pepper.


Sumera Asif
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I added a bit of extra saffron to the rice, and it gave the dish a beautiful golden color. I also used a variety of shrimp sizes, which added a nice textural contrast.


Harim Galvan
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I substituted vegetable broth for the chicken broth, and it turned out great! The dish was still flavorful and delicious.


S C
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious! The shrimp were plump and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The lemon and saffron added a wonderful flavor to the dish.


Rebecca Westfield
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The shrimp always cooks to perfection, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Terry Miller
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This shrimp with lemon saffron rice dish was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the zesty lemon and fragrant saffron complementing the succulent shrimp beautifully. The rice was cooked to perfection, and the overall dish h