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Basic Rice Pilaf (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Basic Rice Pilaf (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth , plus additional, if necessary
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb peeled, deveined shrimp
1 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tbsp chopped parsley leaves
1 tsp creole seasoning, or to taste

Directions:

In a medium saucepan heat oil over high heat. Add onion and cook until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add rice, stirring to coat in oil. Add stock and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 10 minutes. Check rice, and if almost tender add shrimp, green onions, parsley, and more liquid, if necessary. Cook until shrimp are pink and rice is tender. Sprinkle with Creole seasoning before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	794.26 Kcal (3325 kJ)
Calories from fat	265.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.54g	45%
Cholesterol	65.76mg	22%
Sodium	2375.09mg	99%
Potassium	485.51mg	10%
Total Carbs	112.66g	38%
Sugars	1.77g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.03g	12%
Protein	16.38g	33%
Vitamin C	26.3mg	44%
Iron	5.2mg	29%
Calcium	72.7mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.72 Kcal (598 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.31g	45%
Cholesterol	11.82mg	22%
Sodium	426.77mg	99%
Potassium	87.24mg	10%
Total Carbs	20.24g	38%
Sugars	0.32g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	12%
Protein	2.94g	33%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	44%
Iron	0.9mg	29%
Calcium	13.1mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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