Spiced Shrimp Pilau

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shell - peeled and
		Deveined
1 teaspoon	5ml	Grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon	5ml	Ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	--
5		Spice powder
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Paprika
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground turmeric
3 tablespoons	45ml	Margarine or butter
1 tablespoon	15ml	Cooking oil
1/4 cup	15g / 0.5oz	Finely chopped onion
3		Garlic - minced
1		Fresh chili pepper - such as Anaheim
		Seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups	240g / 8.5oz	Long-grain rice
3 1/4 cups	770ml	Water or chicken broth
3		Green onions - sliced

Recipe Instructions

In a large bowl combine shrimp, gingerroot, coriander, five-spice powder, paprika, cumin, and turmeric. Cover, let stand at room temperature while preparing rice.

In a large saucepan heat margarine or butter and oil until margarine or butter is melted. Add onion, garlic, and chili pepper.

Cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice. Add water (plus 1/2 teaspoon salt if not using chicken broth) or chicken broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until rice is nearly done. Stir in shrimp mixture. Return to boiling; reduce heat.

Cook, covered, about 5 minutes more or until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender.

To serve, spoon onto a serving platter. Garnish with green onions and cilantro, if desired.

Source:
Better Homes and Gardens Best Recipes 1994

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