Tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Zesty Lime Garlic Rice, a culinary creation inspired by the Pioneer Woman's passion for bold and flavorful dishes. This delectable rice dish bursts with a harmonious blend of zesty lime, aromatic garlic, and fluffy, perfectly cooked rice. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the tantalizing details of this recipe, ensuring a flavor-packed experience that will leave you craving more. In addition to the main Zesty Lime Garlic Rice recipe, we'll also explore variations such as Cilantro Lime Rice, a vibrant twist featuring the freshness of cilantro, and Lemon Garlic Butter Rice, a tangy and savory delight. These variations offer a delightful range of flavors, catering to diverse preferences and culinary curiosities.
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GARLIC LIME RICE
Make and share this Garlic Lime Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mande-kay
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 2 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute garlic in oil in a saucepan over mid-high until golden.
- Stir in rice; sauté 2 minute.
- Add water, lime juice, and salt' bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until water is absorbed, 20 minute
- Stir in cilantro and lime zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.9, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 885.4, Carbohydrate 76.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7
STICKY SOY SALMON WITH BROCCOLINI AND LIME RICE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the lime rice: Cook the rice according to the package instructions and keep warm.
- For the salmon: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and heat until the oil shimmers. Add the salmon flesh-side down and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze: Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic and lime juice in a bowl.
- Turn the fish over and add the soy mixture to the bottom of the pan. Bring the soy mixture to a simmer and spoon over the top of the salmon as it cooks until cook through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water with a steamer insert to the boil over high heat. Add the broccolini, cover and steam until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the fish to a plate. Add the lime slices to the skillet and simmer until the glaze is super sticky, about 3 minutes more.
- Add the lime zest to the rice and stir. Tip onto a platter. Arrange the broccolini on top and place the salmon, glaze and lime slices on the broccolini, then sprinkle over the cilantro.
ZESTY LIME (& GARLIC) RICE ( PIONEER WOMAN )
This recipe is from Ree Drummond / The Pioneer Woman's new holiday cookbook. It is on Food Network too but using canola oil instead. It is a great side dish for Cinco De Mayo, mexican night, or any night served alongside tacos, burritos, enchiladas, steak, chicken or anytime you need a great rice side dish. It has strong but fresh lime flavor so be advised. It is so good. Enjoy! ChefDLH
Provided by ChefDLH
Categories Lime
Time 40m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onions and stir around and cook until onions start to soften about 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Cook over a low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to make sure the rice doesn't burn. Add 2 cups of the broth and salt. Then add the juice and half the lime zest of 3 limes and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is done and tender. Stir it once or twice to keep it from sticking to the pot. Add more liquid if needed. The rice shouldn't be sticky. Just before serving, sprinkle the rest of the lime zest. Stir to combine and serve.
- Optional top with a half a cup chopped cilantro.
LIME CILANTRO RICE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the rice and toast until lightly golden, about 1 minute. Add the stock, lime peel, salt and 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover the rice, reduce the heat to low and simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Let the rice stand, covered, about 5 minutes, then stir in the lime zest, juice and cilantro. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with more cilantro leaves and green onion.
TEX-MEX FRIED RICE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and brown the sausage meat, breaking it up into small pieces. When starting to brown, add the frozen corn (no need to thaw), onions, bell peppers and jalapenos. Season with the chili powder, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper. Cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add the rice and stir-fry until heated through and coated with the vegetable mixture. Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and lime zest and juice. Stir-fry until the rice is just starting to brown. Add the scallions and stir well so that they are thoroughly mixed in. Serve and garnish with cilantro.
ZESTY LEMON RICE
Delicious and whole ingredients - great lemon flavor, but not overbearing. I skipped the dill (didn't have) and olive oil, and it was still fluffy and flavorful
Provided by Erin
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter and oil together in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and lemon zest. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice. Season with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Stir vegetable broth, milk, and lemon juice into the pan with the rice mixture and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat. Fluff rice using a fork and adjust seasonings accordingly. Garnish with green parts of green onions and chopped dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 160.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
MEXICAN RICE (PIONEER WOMAN)
Why haven't I ever tried to make rice this way? I absolutely loved this. I made it with Beef and Bean Burritos (also Pioneer Woman). Recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman Cooks. Food From My Frontier.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to make sure the rice doesn't burn.
- Add the Rotel, the whole tomatoes, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
- Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of the broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes more, or until the rice is done.
- Add more liquid as needed. The rice shouldn't be sticky.
- Just before serving, sprinkle lots of freshly chopped cilantro over the top.
GARLIC RICE
Make and share this Garlic Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the garlic.
- Stir then add the rice.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until all the butter has been absorbed, taking care not to let the rice brown.
- Add the stock, season to taste, cover, bring to the boil then reduce the heat as low as possible.
- Cook for 20 to 30 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 349.6, Carbohydrate 82.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 12.9
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh limes, garlic, and cilantro will give your rice the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the rice. Rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Be generous with the lime juice and zest. Lime is the star of this dish, so don't be afraid to add a lot of it.
- Add the cilantro at the end. Cilantro is a delicate herb that can easily be overpowered by other flavors. Adding it at the end will help to preserve its flavor.
- Serve with your favorite protein and vegetables. Zesty lime garlic rice is a great side dish for chicken, fish, shrimp, or tofu. It also goes well with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Zesty lime garlic rice is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is flavorful, versatile, and can be served with a variety of dishes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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