Shrimp With Lemon Saffron Rice Food

SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND SAFFRON

Steps:

• Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, and cook until golden.
• Stir in 1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp, 1 teaspoon each smoked paprika and ground cumin and a pinch of saffron (optional).
• Cook, turning the shrimp once or twice, until they are pink, 5 to 10 minutes.

LEMON SHRIMP WITH PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook shrimp and onions in butter and oil over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in lemon juice and pepper. , Stir cheese and parsley into rice; serve with shrimp.

SAFFRON AND PRESERVED LEMON SCENTED SHRIMP RICE PILAF

Steps:

• 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.

LEMON SHRIMP AND RICE

Steps:

• cook rice with water until done and fluffs up nice on fork; add lemon peel, chopped herb (cilantro or parsley) salt and pepper.
• in another pan throw garlic, butter, sliced lemon, oregano, salt, pepper, red chili flakes.
• When butter is melted add shrimp and cook until pink.
• Serve rice and spoon shrimp and butter mix on top.
• Serve with a simple spinach salad and fresh french bread and voila!

LEMON SHRIMP WITH RICE

Steps:

• In a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish with a lid, combine rice, wine, oil, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper.
• Cover, and microwave on high until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.
• Stir in shrimp and lemon wedges; cover, and microwave 3 minutes more. Let stand, covered, until shrimp are opaque throughout, 2 minutes. Stir in parsley; serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH LEMON SAUCE & SCALLION NOODLES

Steps:

• Crush 1 clove garlic through press and combine with 1 t. soy sauce, 1/2 t. sesame oil, pepper flakes, and shrimp in bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.
• Put large pot of water on to boil for noodles.
• Mix remaining 1 T. soy sauce, 1/2 t. sesame oil, the lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch in small bowl. Heat wok or large heavy skillet over high heat. Add peanut oil. Lightly crush remaining garlic and peel.
• Salt water and add noodles to boiling water; cook according to package directions, about 6 minutes.
• Add peeled garlic to oil with 3/4 of the scallions, zest, and ginger. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove garlic. Add green beans and stir-fry until barely tender, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; stir-fry until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Drain noodles well; transfer to serving bowl and mix with 1 T. Oriental sesame oil and 1.4 of the scallions; toss well.
• Add shrimp with marinade to wok; stir-fry just until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice mixture and cook, stirring constantly, 20 seconds. Serve over noodles.

SAFFRON RICE SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients; shake well. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Divide lettuces between two plates; top with avocado, rice and shrimp. Sprinkle with cilantro; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

LEMON-SCENTED SAFFRON RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and saffron and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock and lemon juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, stir and cover. Let simmer until creamy and tender, stirring vigorously every 10 minutes, 20 to 25 minutes. Add lemon peel and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Stir vigorously until well combined.

LEMONY SHRIMP OVER BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Combine the brown rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the butter and oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and lemon juice; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer. Stir in the shrimp and cook until the shrimp turns pink, stirring regularly, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle the parsley over the shrimp and cook another 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch to the liquid and stir until it thickens, about 1 minute more. Serve hot over the brown rice.