Rice Pilaf with Shrimp

Don't be surprised if you start humming the jingle about the San Francisco treat while you're eating this herb-infused pilaf. Quick-cooking shrimp and tender baby lima beans turn this side dish into a quick main course. Not a lima lover? Try frozen shelled edamame instead. Serve with steamed or roasted asparagus.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about 1 1/ cups each

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • cup chopped shallots

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces)

  • ¾ cup fine egg noodles, broken up into small pieces

  • ¾ cup instant brown rice

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • 1 cup frozen baby lima beans or edamame

  • 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (31-40 count; see Note)

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and prosciutto and cook, stirring often, until the shallots are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add noodles and rice and cook, stirring often, until the noodles begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring constantly, until it has evaporated, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add lima beans (or edamame) and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer; cover and cook for 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, toss shrimp with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to coat.

  3. Scatter the shrimp in an even layer over the pilaf; drizzle any remaining lemon juice over the shrimp. Cover and continue cooking until the shrimp are pink and firm, about 5 minutes more.

  4. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon dill and season with pepper. Garnish with more dill, if desired.

Tips

Note: Shrimp is usually sold by the number needed to make one pound. For example, “21-25 count” means there will be 21 to 25 shrimp in a pound. Size names, such as “large” or “extra large,” are not standardized, so to get the size you want, order by the count per pound. Both wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp can damage the surrounding ecosystems when not managed properly. Fortunately, it is possible to buy shrimp that have been raised or caught with sound environmental practices. Look for fresh or frozen shrimp certified by an independent agency, such as the Marine Stewardship Council. If you can't find certified shrimp, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America--it's more likely to be sustainably caught.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

313 Calories
8g Fat
30g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 1/4 cups
Calories 313
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g 52%
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Vitamin A 445IU 9%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Folate 61mcg 15%
Sodium 774mg 34%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 80mg 19%
Potassium 460mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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