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Friday, February 19, 2010

Bulgur Risotto with Corn and Shrimp

Fiber rich bulgur and protein packed shrimp
in this mix will keep you full for hours
but it takes mere minutes to make.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup bulgur wheat
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces fresh or frozen (thawed) raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 limes (1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Cook garlic, stirring, for 30 seconds;
add bulgur and salt; stir 1 minute more.
Gradually stir in 2 cups boiling water,
1/2 cup at a time,
(waiting until bulgur absorbs it to add more),
until bulgur is slightly soupy, 8 to 10 minutes.
(You might not use all the water.)
Add shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly,
until it turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add corn, bell pepper, juice from 1 lime
and red pepper flakes; stir,
adding water to keep mixture creamy.
Cook, stirring, until corn and pepper
are warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

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