One-Dish Curried Rice and Shrimp Pilau (Pilaf)

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5 from 2 votes

One-Dish Curried Rice and Shrimp Pilau (Pilaf)

Flavored with curry, cumin and lime, this one-dish meal with shrimp is a fun twist on traditional rice pilaf.

Prep Time5

Cook Time55

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: curried shrimp pilaf, low fat rice pilau, shrimp rice pilaf

Servings:

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup long-grain brown rice (uncooked)
1-1/2 tablespoons mild curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium ready-to-use vegetable, or chicken, broth
8 ounces fully cooked peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Stir in the red pepper and onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Add the rice, curry powder and cumin and continue stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in the broth and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to low heat, cover skillet and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, just until liquid is absorbed.
Add the shrimp, peas, cilantro and lime juice and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until heated through.
Divide evenly among 4 plates or bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Serving size: 1/4th recipe

WW Points: 6

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7 SmartPoints (Green plan)

6 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

5 PointsPlus (Old plan)

As noted by Camilla in the recipes headnotes, "This Indian-spiced riff on traditional rice pilaf gets multiple layers of texture (shrimp, peas, peppers and rice) and flavor (curry powder, cumin, lime and cilantro) without any fussy steps or fancy ingredients."

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