Lowcountry Shrimp Pilaf

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Serve this quick dish with a green salad and crusty bread for a delicious meal inspired by the cuisine of South Carolina.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

1 1/2 cups prechopped green bell pepper

1 cup prechopped onion

1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic

2 teaspoons old bay seasoning

1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice

1 1/2 cups instant white rice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapeños, undrained

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and Old Bay seasoning to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp, wine, and clam juice; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2. Place pan over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon thyme and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon thyme.

By RecipeOfHealth.com