Cook the Book: Shrimp Biryani

Cook the Book: Shrimp Biryani
The recipe Cook the Book: Shrimp Biryani is ready in roughly 35 minutes and is definitely a great gluten free and pescatarian option for lovers of Indian food. This recipe serves 6. This main course has 437 calories, 21g of protein, and 15g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up basmati rice, bay leaves, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the oil you could follow this main course with the Vegan Mango Banana Bread as a dessert.

Instructions

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Heat the oven to 350°F. Wash the rice and soak it in cold water until needed.
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Wash the shrimp and drain it well.
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Add the salt and turmeric and mix. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Peel the ginger and garlic and use a food processor to blend it to a paste with the cilantro and chiles. You can add a little water if it’s too dry.
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In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
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Add the peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, and 1 of the bay leaves. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the onion and sauté until light brown, stirring constantly.
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Add half the ginger paste and sauté  for another 1 or 2 minutes.
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Add 3 cups water and salt (1 to 2 teaspoons, depending on taste) and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Drain the rice and add it to the boiling water along with the butter and mint. Bring to a boil, cover, and put it in the oven.
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Bake for 20 minutes.
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When the rice has been in the oven for about 10 minutes, heat some oil in a sauté pan and add the remainder of the ginger paste along with the remaining bay leaf. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes and add the shrimp. Sauté the shrimp until done (they should be light pink), 2 to 3 minutes.
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Remove the rice from the oven. Top it with the shrimp and serve.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Ziobaffan Organic Pinot Grigio with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 17 dollars per bottle.
Ziobaffa Organic Pinot Grigio
Ziobaffa Organic Pinot Grigio
Ziobaffa Organic Pinot Grigio has fresh rich aromas of apples and pears with hints of citrus that fade into a floral bouquet and on the palate it is bright and fresh with wonderful fruit flavors.ZIOBAFFA Pinot Grigio pairs well with a wide array of lighter cuisine, especially fish/shellfish, poultry, pastas in cream sauce and softer cheeses. It's also an ideal aperitif. Blend: 100% Pinot Grigio
DifficultyHard
Ready In35 m.
Servings6
Health Score9
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