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Garlicky Shrimp with Spinach and Rice Pilaf Recipe

    Ingredients

  • Shrimp
  • 1 - 1 ½ lbs frozen Argentinean Red Shrimp (thawed)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ - ⅔ cup bottled clam juice
  • ½ - ⅔ cup dry white wine
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, microplaned
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach, stems removed

  • Rice
  • 2 cartons takeout rice (or frozen cauliflower rice, thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons - ¼ cup LS chicken stock
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3-4 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced (or any color sweet)
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic, microplaned
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Maldon salt to finish

Directions

  • Heat a skillet to medium high, add the butter and cook the onions for a minute.
  • Add the celery, cook for another minute.
  • Add the pepper and cook for another minute or two.
  • Add the garlic and then stir in the rice and a little bit of the chicken stock. Turn the heat to low and cover.
  • Start the shrimp. Check the rice when the shrimp is done. If it is too dry add a bit of butter and stock. If making it low carb and using the cauliflower rice, the thawed rice needs to be as dry as possible before cooking.
  • Add the minced shallots and cook for a couple minutes and then add the garlic and red pepper flake.
  • Add the the wine and let it cook for another couple minutes.
  • Add the clam and lemon juice and let it simmer for until the sauce reduces a bit, maybe 6-8 minutes.
  • Finally add the Shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes then stir in the spinach and turn of the heat. Ladle the shrimp and sauce over the pilaf.
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