A Portuguese-inspired shrimp rice dish in the spirit of arroz de camarão, adapted to your ingredient list and current season. Sweet onion, garlic, tomatoes, lemon, parsley, and artichoke give it a bright coastal feel while staying weeknight-friendly.
Details
Ingredients
- Extra Large Peeled Deveined White Shrimp 26/30 Count 12 oz $13.99
- Green Artichoke 2 artichokes $2.99
- Organic Campari Tomatoes, 12 OZ 8 oz, chopped $5.99
- Organic White Onion 1/2 medium onion, diced $3.19
- Organic Garlic, 3 CT 3 cloves, minced $2.89
- Organic Italian Parsley 3 tbsp, chopped $2.19
- Organic Lemons 1 lemon $1.19
Instructions
- Trim the 2 artichokes by removing tough outer leaves, trimming the stem, cutting off the top third, and quartering them. Scoop out any fuzzy choke and rub the cut sides with lemon.
- Simmer the artichoke quarters in salted water for 10 minutes until just tender, then drain and cut into smaller bite-size pieces.
- Season the 12 oz shrimp with salt, black pepper, and a little lemon zest.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wide skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the 1/2 diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the 3 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook 4 to 5 minutes until they begin to break down. Stir in the chopped artichokes.
- Add 3/4 cup uncooked rice from pantry and stir for 1 minute to coat. Add 1 1/2 cups hot water or broth from pantry plus 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, cover partially, and cook 14 to 16 minutes until the rice is nearly tender.
- Nestle the shrimp into the rice, cover, and cook 3 to 4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Turn off the heat and finish with chopped parsley and juice from the 1 lemon. Let stand 2 minutes, then serve.
Cook time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: $17-21
Health notes: Lean protein from shrimp with moderate carbs and fiber from artichoke and tomato. Lighter than cream-based seafood dishes.
Drink pairing: Vinho Verde