TURKISH SHRIMP PILAF

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Make and share this Turkish Shrimp Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups brown rice, raw (12oz)
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried mint or 2 teaspoons dried basil
8 ounces cooked peeled shrimp, thawed if frozen
3 tablespoons currants
sea salt
ground black pepper
2 lemons, juice of
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
salad greens, to serve with

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick fry pan.
  • Fry the onion, peppers and garlic over low heat for 10 minutes until softened but not browned.
  • Add the rice, spices and mint or basil.
  • Stir over the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, then add enough water to cover the rice.
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until rice is just tender, but still has a little bite to it.
  • Add the shrimp, currants and a little salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook for about 4 minutes more, until the shrimp are heated through, then add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  • Serve pilaf warm or cold with salad greens.

Dionne Shaw1
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp and rice cook together in one pot, so there's minimal cleanup. The flavors are also really good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tamang Entertainment
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I especially love the addition of the Turkish spices and herbs. It really gives the dish a unique and authentic flavor. I will definitely be maki


Nomi jani
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually add a bit of extra spice, but that's just my personal preference. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


gad ceazar
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I served it with a side of tzatziki sauce and it was a perfect meal.


Dark kid_gaming
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This dish was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone loved the flavorful rice and the perfectly cooked shrimp. It was easy to make and looked so impressive on the table. Highly recommend!


Macaulay Anwuli
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I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The Turkish spices and herbs gave the dish a really unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Faris Mohammed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Deepesh Ghosh
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I'm not usually a fan of seafood, but this dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Christina Reyes
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This is a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the Turkish spices and herbs. It gave the dish a really unique and delicious flavor.


kuks samigie
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The shrimp and rice were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Vaishali Sooknanan
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I especially love the addition of the Turkish spices and herbs. It really gives the dish a unique and authentic flavor. I will definitely be maki


Behaylu Wondwosen
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually add a bit of extra spice, but that's just my personal preference. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hailey Gammelgard
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I served it with a side of tzatziki sauce and it was a perfect meal.


Michelle P Kumar 1
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I've tried many shrimp pilaf recipes, but this one is by far the best. The addition of the Turkish spices and herbs gives it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Gary Richards
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This Turkish Shrimp Pilaf was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone raved about the flavorful rice and the perfectly cooked shrimp. It was easy to make and looked so impressive on the table. Highly recommend!


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