Pilafi Me Garides(Rice Pilaf W/Shrimp)

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PILAFI ME GARIDES (RICE PILAF W/SHRIMP)

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Pasta
Greek

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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SPALDING
1 1/2 pounds Shrimp
Salt to taste
1 medium Onion
3 Stalks of celery
1 1/2 cups Oil
1 medium Onion -- chopped
1 1/2 pounds Tomatoes, peeled -- strained OR
1 tablespoon Tomato paste diluted with:
1 cup Water
2 1/2 cups Raw rice

Wash shrimp and put into lge. pot. Add enough water to cover. Add salt and
whole onion and celery, and bring to a boil. Cook for abt. 5 min. Remove the
shrimp with slotted spoon and reserve liquid. Shell and devein the shrimp.
Heat the oil in lge . pot.
Saute chopped onions until light golden. Add shrimp, turning 2 or 3 times. Add
tomatoes (or tomato paste).
Cook abt. 5 min. more, then remove shrimp. Set aside and keep warm.

Measure liquid in which shrimp were boiled, allowing 2 1/2 c. for each cup of
rice. Add liquid to the pot with the tomato sauce. Bring to the boil and add
the rice. Stir for the first few minutes to prevent sticking. Cook about 12 to
15 min. until the rice is tender but has not absorbed all of the liquid.
Add 2/3 of the shrimp. Mix well. Remove the pot from the heat. Cover with a
clean towel and cover the towel with the lid. Let stand 5 to 10 min., until all
liquid is absorbed. Mold rice into a pyramid shape.
Garnish with remaining shrimp. Serves 6-10.

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