Shrimp and Corn Pilaf Recipe

Shrimp and Corn Pilaf Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 green onions, white and green parts sliced separately
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 14 1/2-ounce can vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen thawed
  • 8 ounces uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • Lemon wedges
  1. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions; stir 1 minutes. Add rice and stir 1 minute. Add white wine and boil until liquid is almost absorbed, about 1 minute. Add vegetables broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is almost tender, about 12 minutes.
  2. Add corn, shrimp, basil, thyme and remaining 1 tablespoon butter to rice. Cover and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, shrimp are cooked and rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with green parts of green onions. Garnish with lemon.