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Jumbo Shrimp and Zucchini Rice

Jumbo Shrimp and Zucchini Rice

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ekilu Team

“This jumbo shrimp and zucchini rice is out of this world. It's simple to make, and it's packed with flavor. You won't regret it!”

ingredients

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8

Difficulty

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Easy

Time

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30'

2 servings

Fresh ingredients

onion
onion

1 unit

garlic
garlic

2 cloves

water
water

2 cups

jumbo shrimp
jumbo shrimp

14 units

zucchini
zucchini

1/2 unit

Pantry ingredients

salt
salt

1 tsp

olive oil
olive oil

4 tbsp

rice
rice

1 cup

Instructions

1
Chop 1/2 onion and the garlic cloves. Wash 1/2 zucchini and slice it into rounds.
2
Peel the jumbo shrimp, making sure there are no remnants of shell, and set aside 3-4 unpeeled for decoration later.
3
In a large pan add a generous amount of olive oil. When the oil is hot add the chopped garlic and onion and lightly fry over medium-low heat for 6-7 minutes.
4
Add the peeled shrimp and cook with the garlic and onion for 5 minutes. You can add some salt to the ingredients.
5
Add the uncooked rice to the pan and fry it all together for a minute.
6
Add the water and salt to the pan and cook for 12-15 minutes. Then add the sliced zucchini and cook for 6-7 more minutes. While the rice is cooking, if you see that it needs more water, add a little more (just a little, you don't want it soggy). When the rice has been cooking for 20 minutes, check to see that it is fully cooked and salted. Correct if necessary.
7
Remove from heat and serve. Don't forget to add the cooked unpeeled shrimp to the top of the dish. You can also serve with slices of lemon and a handful of chopped cilantro.

Tips & Tricks

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In the recipe we used fresh, raw jumbo shrimp because they have a lot of flavor, but you can also used precooked.

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