Best Cilantro Chimichurri Shrimp Or Chicken Rice Recipes

CILANTRO SHRIMP & RICE

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I created this dish especially for my son, who has the pickiest palate. The aroma of fresh herbs is so appetizing--even he can't resist! -Nibedita Das, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve basmati rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked large shrimp, tails removed
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

Prepare rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn, zucchini, red pepper and pepper flakes; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until heated through., Stir in rice, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and salt. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CILANTRO CHIMICHURRI SHRIMP OR CHICKEN & RICE

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A Rice to the Rescue contest winning recipe. The recipe doesn't call to season with salt the shrimp/chicken, but I would.

Provided by gailanng

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaf
2 red jalapeno chiles, seeded
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 -3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined or 1 lb chicken tenders
3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

Steps:

Preheat grill or broiler.
Combine cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, vinegar, 1/4 cup oil (4 tablespoons), salt and pepper in food processor; process until fine texture; set aside.
Toss shrimp with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; arrange on grill or rack in broiler pan. Grill or broil 4 inches from heat source 2 minutes on each side or until opaque in center.
Combine hot rice with half of the cilantro mixture; mix well. Place on platter; top with shrimp and spoon remaining cilantro mixture over shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.7, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 1084, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 18.9