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Saffron And Preserved Lemon Scented Shrimp Rice Pilaf

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Date Added:	April 15, 2008
Calories:	584
Serves:	4
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Main Dish, Rice / Grains, Seafood / Shellfish, Copy Cat / Restaurant

Ingredients:

3     tablespoons   vegetable oil
1/2   cup           chopped onion
1     tablespoon    minced garlic
1     teaspoon      saffron threads
                    Salt
1 1/2 cups          rice
3     cups          water
1     cup           diced peeled seeded tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons     cayenne pepper
1/2   cup           cracked green olives
1     pound         medium shrimp
1     tablespoon    finely-chopped preserved lemons
                    Freshly-ground black pepper
1/2   cup           toasted slivered almonds
                    Chopped parsley

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

In a medium saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and heat. Add the onions and saute for 3 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Add the garlic and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the saffron threads and saute for 1 minute. Season with salt. Add the rice and saute, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
Add the water and cover the pot. Lower the heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
While the rice is cooking, in a saute pan, over high heat, add the remaining vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the tomatoes and the cayenne pepper. Saute for 5 minutes, or until the liquid begins to evaporate.
Add the olives, shrimp and preserved lemons and cook until the shrimp turn pink and their tails curl completely, about 4 to 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the shrimp mixture to the rice mixture and mix well. Check for seasoning. Garnish with almonds and parsley.
This recipe yields 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 584

Calories from Fat 34.1%

Total Fat

22g

Cholesterol

173mg

Sodium

180mg

Carbohydrate

63g

Dietary Fiber

Protein

32g

Points 13

Exchanges: 4 Grain(Starch)

Rating: ()

Added On: April 15, 2008

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