CILANTRO SHRIMP & RICE

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I created this dish especially for my son, who has the pickiest palate. The aroma of fresh herbs is so appetizing--even he can't resist! -Nibedita Das, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve basmati rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked large shrimp, tails removed
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn, zucchini, red pepper and pepper flakes; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until heated through., Stir in rice, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and salt. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Awais Sial
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5 stars!


Liza Kha
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This is the best cilantro shrimp rice recipe I've ever tried. I highly recommend it.


Njoku Blessings Stella maris
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I'm a chef and I was very impressed with this recipe. It's simple to make but the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be adding this to my repertoire.


Samsul Huq
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I doubled the recipe and it was still gone in minutes! This is a great recipe for a crowd.


Sudeep Darlami926
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some leftover shrimp from a party and this was a great way to use it up.


Angel Riya
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I'm allergic to cilantro so I used parsley instead. It was still very flavorful and delicious.


Eeprahem Ahmed
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I'm on a low-carb diet so I used cauliflower rice instead of white rice. It was just as delicious and it helped me stay on track with my diet.


Lolo Lolu
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cilantro rice and they ate all of their vegetables.


Clemencia Paxtor
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I'm a vegetarian so I used tofu instead of shrimp and it was delicious! This is a great recipe for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.


Benjamin Nwankwo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


joy ajayi tv
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


ismail Official
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. I made it for my anniversary dinner and it was perfect.


Souwn Souwn
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Bryan Reed
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I was short on time so I used pre-cooked shrimp and it turned out great! This is a great weeknight meal.


DANTEL COMMUNICATIONS
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best shrimp dish he's ever had.


lee welch
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I loved this dish! The flavors were well-balanced and the shrimp was cooked to perfection.


P Gkoumas K
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This is my new favorite shrimp recipe! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the cilantro rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Heshan Edite
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I love how versatile this dish is. I added some diced bell peppers and onions and it was delicious. I also used brown rice instead of white and it turned out great.


arpit games
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Cilantro Shrimp Rice was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.