Shrimp Rice

Name: Shrimp Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Angola
Ingredients: 300 g dry white rice; 500 g raw shelled shrimp; 350 g tomatoes; 150 g onion; 12 g garlic; 30 g olive oil; 900 ml water; 4 g salt; 15 g parsley; 20 ml lemon juice

Shrimp rice is one of the Lusophone preparations that can be found in the coastal repertoire. This version uses weighed shelled shrimp.

Ingredients

300 g dry white rice
500 g raw shelled shrimp
350 g tomatoes
150 g onion
12 g garlic
30 g olive oil
900 ml water
4 g salt
15 g parsley
20 ml lemon juice

Preparation

Check that the shrimp are shelled and cleaned. Keep them chilled while preparing the rice.

Sauté the onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomatoes, then cook for 5 minutes.

Add the rice, water, and salt. Let simmer covered for about 15 minutes, depending on the rice used.

Add the shrimp and continue cooking until they are opaque and firm, with no translucent flesh, about 4 to 6 minutes depending on their size.

Add the parsley and lemon off the heat. Serve immediately.