One-Pot Tomato Rice with Shrimp
In this one-pot rice dish, made in collaboration with Classico, the idea is to make a simplified version of a paella in the blink of an eye. The rice soaks up the sweet fragrance of the white wine, as well as the tomato basil sauce. This recipe also includes shrimp, which are added on top […]
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) parboiled long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine
- 3 cups (750 ml) water
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 jar (600 ml) store-bought tomato and basil pasta sauce
- 3/4 lb (340 g) small shrimp (71-90), shelled and deveined, patted very dry
- Halfmoon lemon slices, to taste
- Flat-leaf parsley leaves, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, soften the onion and garlic in the oil. Add the rice and continue to cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the wine and let reduce until dry.
- Add the water and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has been completely absorbed. Add the tomato sauce and mix well. Adjust the seasoning.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and mix gently. Cover and continue to cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Divide the rice and shrimp among four plates. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley. Serve immediately.
In this one-pot rice dish, made in collaboration with Classico, the idea is to make a simplified version of a paella in the blink of an eye. The rice soaks up the sweet fragrance of the white wine, as well as the tomato basil sauce. This recipe also includes shrimp, which are added on top at the end. Serve this colourful dish with parsley and half-slices of lemon. All that’s left is to bring it to the table and feed your wanderlust directly from the dining room!