Shrimp With Citrus Rice

Ingredients For Shrimp:

• Shrimp (1 Pound. Peeled and Deveined)

• Lemon (Half lemon Juiced)

• Parsley (1/2 Cup Chopped)

• Garlic (4 Cloves)

• Paprika (1 Tablespoon)

• Olive Oil (2 Tablespoons)

Ingredients For Rice:

• Rice (1 Cup of Basmati Rice)

• Olive Oil (2 Tablespoons)

• Citrus Juice (1/2 Cup. Mixture of orange juice and lemon)

• Water (1/2 Cup)

• Parsley (1/2 Cup, Chopped)

• Salt (1/4 Teaspoon)

Directions For Shrimp:

1. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, paprika and olive oil. Mix and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Sauté the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 3-5 minutes.

Directions For Rice:

1. Rinse your rice with a strainer.
2. In a small saucepan with a lid, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
3. Basmati rice requires 1/1 ratio. So 1cup liquid and 1 cup of rice.
4. On high heat, add 1/2 cup of citrus juice and 1/2 cup of water.
5. When the liquid boils, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the cup of rice.
6. Turn heat to low and cover the pot with its lid.
7. This should take approximately 12-15 minutes. Do not remove lid.
8. When water has dissolved and rice is cooked, add the parsley.
9. Combine the rice and shrimp.

Enjoy 🙂