Curry Spiced Shrimp and Rice

Name: Curry Spiced Shrimp and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 medium carrots; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tsp curry powder; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2.5 cup water; 1.5 lb large shrimp; 1 cup frozen peas; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Gently simmered prawns, white rice and carrots, warmed with curry powder, a South Asian curry.

30 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
2
Add the rice and 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
15 min
3
Season the shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and nestle them in the partially cooked rice. Scatter the peas over the top, cover, and cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout and the rice is tender, 4 to 5 minutes more. Fold in the cilantro.
5 min