Southwestern Shrimp Over Rice And Beans Recipes

N'ORLEANS SHRIMP WITH BEANS & RICE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic. , In a large skillet, saute 1/4 cup onion in 3 tablespoons butter mixture until tender. Add the shrimp, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice and 1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated and shrimp turn pink., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute remaining onion and Creole seasoning in remaining butter mixture. Add rice and beans; heat through. Serve with shrimp.

SOUTHWEST RICE AND BEANS FROM ROBERTO MARTIN

Steps:

• For the rice:.
• Heat a large sautee pan with tight fitting lid, over high heat.
• Add the oil and allow to come to a shimmer.
• Add rice and stir for 3 minutes.
• Add onion, cook and continue stirring for another 3 minutes.
• Slowly add broth, reduce heat to low; cover and allow rice to simmer until all the broth has been absorbed and rice is completely cooked (about 20-25 minutes).
• Remove pan from heat and keep rice covered until ready to use.
• For the beans:.
• Heat large soup pot over high heat.
• Add oil and allow to come to a shimmer.
• Add onions and cook, stirring, until onion begins to turn color.
• Add garlic and oregano; cook for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes, broth, beans and cilantro.
• Allow to simmer until liquid is reduced by half (about 20 minutes).
• Season to taste with salt and pepper; mix in sliced scallions and remove the pot from heat.
• Prior to serving, add rice to beans and stir to incorporate. (or serve beans over rice).
• Serve in shallow bowls and top each serving with sliced avocado.
• Serve with warm tortillas, if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions., In a small bowl, combine avocado and lime juice; toss to coat. Add the remaining ingredients; gently stir to combine., Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; place on greased grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with rice and salsa.

SOUTHERN-STYLE CREAMY SHRIMP OVER RICE

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add celery, green pepper, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in flour.
• Gradually stir in evaporated milk, water and tomato paste.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil.
• Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture slightly thickens.
• Stir in shrimp, parsley, seasoning, salt and hot pepper sauce.
• Cook until heated through.
• Serve over rice.

SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP OVER RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• RICE:
• Stir together rice and chicken broth in small pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Fluff with fork and set aside.
• BLACK BEANS:
• While rice is cooking, heat oil in small pan. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Stir in beans and cumin and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
• SHRIMP
• Heat together butter and olive oil in small pan. Add shrimp, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, cumin and black pepper, and cook over medium heat until shrimp is tender, 6 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. (See note)
• To serve, spoon rice onto serving plate, spreading out to large circle. Spoon black beans in center and top with cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with green onions.