Mexican Rice and Quinoa with Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 package (8.8 oz) Carolina® Ready to Heat Jasmine Rice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 1 cup puréed tomatoes (passata) or canned tomato purée
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1 1/2 lb peeled, deveined, tail removed shrimp (21 to 25 count)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
This tangy and aromatic one-pot Mexican Rice and Quinoa with Shrimp meal is hassle-free to make and always a good option to keep you full and satisfied.
Step 1
Heat oil in large saucepan set over medium heat; cook onion, carrot, red pepper, jalapeño and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Stir in broth and tomatoes; bring to boil. Stir in rice, peas and corn. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Top rice and quinoa with shrimp; drizzle lime juice over top. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender, most of the liquid is absorbed and shrimp are cooked through. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lime wedges.
Recipe Tips
Add pitted green olives or capers to the rice for added zesty flavor.
Latin Fiesta Night
This traditional dish is the perfect main course to a delicious Mexican food night to spice up your weeknight meals. This tasty variation on Traditional Mexican Rice is made with shrimp and our premium hearty blend of Carolina® Ready to Heat Jasmine Rice . Some other meals you can add to your Mexican night are flavor-packed Chicken Tinga Tacos with Carolina® White Rice. You can finish off your Mexican-themed dinner with sweet Cajeta Rice Pudding for a creamy and rich dessert. For an incredible finish to your meal, make sure to take a look at our guide to rice pudding including Vegan Rice Pudding recipes.
Not a fan of shrimp? Seafood is an acquired taste, but we’ve got other options for you, such as Mexican-Style Rice: Arroz con Pollo which allows you to have all the benefits of a well-rounded, top quality flavored, traditional family dinner. On the other hand, if you want something quick and mess free, you can try this One-Skillet Mexican Sausage and Rice Dinner. This recipe uses whole grain Carolina® Brown Rice, filled with a richer, nuttier taste for a delicious experience.
With Carolina® Rice, you can ensure that what you’re cooking is made with top quality ingredients, perfect for a wide variety of dishes. Discover more delightful and tasty options with Carolina® Rice by visiting our recipe collection.
