Italian Shrimp With Rice Recipe

Transport yourself back to the 1940s with this authentic Italian shrimp and rice recipe! A comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe, inspired by a vintage Italian cookbook, delivers a delicious blend of savory shrimp, vibrant tomatoes, and fluffy rice.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 301.2 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italian Shrimp With Rice

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How to Make Italian Shrimp With Rice

  1. Sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped celery in 2 tablespoons olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add one (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and 1 pound cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined).
  5. Cover and heat through for about 5 minutes, or until heated through and the shrimp is warmed.
  6. Serve immediately: Place 1/2 cup of hot cooked rice on each of 4 heated plates. Top generously with the shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

6g

Carbs

16g

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