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Shrimp and Rice Pottage

A hearty, comforting dish that combines succulent shrimp with tender rice in a flavorful broth, perfect for family meals or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 quarts Water
  • 2 lbs Jumbo shrimp, uncooked, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 large Red onion, diced
  • 1 cup Bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Mashed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley, minced, plus more for decoration
  • 2 cups Tomato sauce (or 5 tablespoons of tomato paste)
  • 2 Limes, divided
  • 1.5 tablespoons Salt, divided
  • 2.5 cups Long grain rice (or Carolina rice)
  • 1/2 cup Carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup Canned sweet peas (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
  • Hot sauce (to taste, or agrio de naranja)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth by bringing 3 quarts of water to a simmer in a large pot over low heat.
  2. Sauté the aromatics by heating olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Incorporate tomato sauce, stirring to combine, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add vegetables by mixing in the diced carrots and sweet peas, allowing them to heat through.
  6. Combine with rice by adding rice to the pot with simmering water, stirring well.
  7. Season the mix by incorporating 1 tablespoon of salt and seasoning with pepper to taste.
  8. Add shrimp by gently stirring in the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink and opaque.
  9. Finish with limes by squeezing juice from one lime over the dish and stirring in minced parsley.
  10. Serve by ladling the pottage into bowls, garnishing with additional parsley and lime wedges.

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture. Adjust hot sauce to suit your spice tolerance. Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg

Keywords: shrimp, rice, pottage, Cajun, comfort food, easy recipe, seafood, hearty meal