Shrimp Machbous
Shrimp Machbous is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with shrimp, aromatic rice, and a blend of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. The shrimp is cooked with the rice and spices to create a flavorful and fragrant one-pot dish that is popular in countries like Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste, and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add the basmati rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice with the tomato mixture.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until the rice is almost cooked.
- Add the shrimp to the pot, gently stirring them into the rice mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Shrimp Machbous hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 83g (28%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 2g (3%)Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 5mg (2%)Sodium: 945mg (41%)Potassium: 454mg (13%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 647IU (13%)Vitamin C: 13mg (16%)Calcium: 66mg (7%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
