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Saffron and Preserved Lemon Scented Shrimp Rice Pilaf Recipe

Saffron and Preserved Lemon Scented Shrimp Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Saffron and Preserved Lemon Scented Shrimp Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp saffron threads
salt
1 1/2 cups rice
3 cups water
1 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup cracked green olives
1 lb medium shrimp
1 tbsp finely chopped preserved lemons
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds, for garnish
chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and heat. Add the onions and saute for 3 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the saffron threads and saute for 1 minute. Season with salt. Add the rice and saute, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Add the water and cover the pot. Lower the heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. While the rice is cooking, in a saute pan, over high heat, add the remaining vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the tomatoes and the cayenne pepper. Saute for 5 minutes, or until the liquid begins to evaporate. Add the olives, shrimp and preserved lemons and cook until the shrimp turn pink and their tails curl completely, about 4 to 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp mixture to the rice mixture and mix well. Check for seasoning. Garnish with almonds and parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	871.68 Kcal (3650 kJ)
Calories from fat	419.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.66g	72%
Cholesterol	65.76mg	22%
Sodium	1767.34mg	74%
Potassium	434.82mg	9%
Total Carbs	98.92g	33%
Sugars	3.31g	13%
Dietary Fiber	5.67g	23%
Protein	19.12g	38%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	16%
Iron	4.8mg	26%
Calcium	129.6mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	179.48 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.61g	72%
Cholesterol	13.54mg	22%
Sodium	363.9mg	74%
Potassium	89.53mg	9%
Total Carbs	20.37g	33%
Sugars	0.68g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	23%
Protein	3.94g	38%
Vitamin C	2mg	16%
Iron	1mg	26%
Calcium	26.7mg	13%

* 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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