Ingredients to make Shrimp in rice:
- 1 pound of precooked shrimp
- 1 pound of white rice
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 1 unit of small chopped onion
- 1 unit of small green pepper chopped
- 1 bunch of Cilantro
- 1 pinch of Salt, Pepper and Achiote
- 1 cup of Water (240 milliliters)
- 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of Butter for cooking
How to make Shrimp in Rice:
- In a frying pan we put the oil to heat. Meanwhile, we wash the rice a little to remove part of the starch and drain it in a strainer. Then we add it to the pan with oil and fry until it is very loose. We booked.
- In a medium saucepan add the butter and let it melt a bit, then add the garlic and onion and fry for a few minutes without burning. Add the shrimp to the pot and continue with the sauce. Next we added the green pepper and once all this sautéed we incorporated the water.
- When it starts to boil, add the washed rice and season with salt and pepper to taste. If you want a more intense flavor you can add an envelope of shrimp broth.
- As soon as the preparation begins, start to boil again add the coconut milk and let the rice cook. If you see that the water is about to be consumed and the rice is still hard, you can add one more cup of water. You can put a little achieve to give it color. Chop the cilantro and add to the pan that will give it more flavor.
- Let rest for a few minutes and serve the shrimp in rice, decorate with a slice of lemon and accompany with a fresh salad with mushrooms if you wish. Bon Appetite!
