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Skillet curried shrimp and rice

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  • Prep Time10 min
  • Total Time30 min
  • Makes4 servings
Blue plate topped with shrimp and rice.

Photo, Erik Putz.

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All you need is one pan to get this flavourful shrimp and rice dish on the dinner table.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup basmati rice

  • 2 tsp olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp curry powder

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth

  • 4 cups baby spinach

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 1 450 g pkg frozen, precooked shrimp, thawed

Instructions

  • RINSE and drain rice several times until water runs clear.

  • HEAT a large frying pan over medium. Add oil, then onion, bell pepper, garlic and curry powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to brown, 4 to 6 min. Stir in rice, tomato paste and salt. Stir for 1 min. Stir in broth and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is al dente, 8 to 10 min.

  • STIR in spinach and peas. Lay shrimp on top. Cover and continue to cook until shrimp is heated through and rice is tender, 3 to 4 min.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 323, Protein 30g, Carbohydrates 41g, Fat 4g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 688mg.

Prep tip: Rinsing the rice removes starch from outside the grains, which will make the rice drier when cooked.

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