Monday, April 18, 2011

Sizzling Shrimp served over Ginger Infused Rice with Red & Green Peppers


This is a very fast cooking dish that is perfect for hectic weeknights!

2 Tablespoon olive oil
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into thin strips
1 Anaheim chile, seeded, cut into thin strips
1/2 jalapeno, cut lengthwise, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 small onion, cut into thin strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper
Chopped cilantro

Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat until almost smoking.  Add shrimp and stir constantly for 3 minutes.  Add peppers and onion and continue cooking until shrimp are cooked through and peppers are slightly charred, about 3 minutes.  Add garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro.

Lime-Scented Rice
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup rice
2 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
6 springs of cilantro (tied together with kitchen string)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Bring all to a boil in a small saucepan.  Reduce heat to low and, cover and cook for 20 minutes.  Discard cilantro before serving.
 

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