grilled lime shrimp and vegetable rice with leftov
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This recipe makes a main dish and leaves enough for a second meal! I love having leftovers that don't really feel like leftovers!! FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE CULINARY QUEST, the primary recipe is what is submitted for play, not the leftover recipe.
(1 rating)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
25 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Grill
Ingredients For grilled lime shrimp and vegetable rice with leftov
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1 cancoconut milk, 13.66 ounce
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1 tspsalt
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3 Tbspred pepper jelly
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2 Tbspolive oil
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1 tspsriracha
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1 tsplime zest
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6 Tbspfresh lime juice, divided
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2 lblarge raw, peeled and deveined shirmp (fresh preferred)
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1 1/4 cjasmine rice, uncooked
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2ears fresh corn
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5mini bell peppers, assorted colors
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1sweet onion, cut into 1/2 inch slices
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2 tspolive oil
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such1/2 cfresh herbs, chopped (flat leaf parsley,mint, basil, cilantro....your choice)
- FOR THE LEFTOVER DINNER OF LIME SHRIMP ROLLS:
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1/2 ccelery, chopped
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1/3 cmayonnaise
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1/2 tsplime zest
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1 Tbspfresh lime juice
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1/2 tspfresh tarragon, chopped
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2 Tbspbutter, melted
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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4hot dog buns
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4lettuce leaves
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4lime wedges
How To Make grilled lime shrimp and vegetable rice with leftov
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1Preheat the grill to 350 to 400 degrees (medium-high) heat.
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2Bring the first 3 ingredients and 2/3 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
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3While the coconut milk mixture comes to a boil, whisk together the red pepper jelly, next 3 ingredients, and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice in a small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the lime mixture. Combine the remaining lime mixture and shrimp. Let stand 20 minutes.
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4Meanwhile, stir the rice into the boiling coconut milk mixture. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and keep covered.
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5While the shrimp marinates and the rice simmers, brush the corn, peppers, and onion with 2 teaspoons olive oil, and grill covered with the grill lid, for 8 minutes or until slightly charred, turning halfway through.l
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6Remove and discard the seeds from the peppers. Chop the peppers. Cut the kernels from the corn cobs. Discard cobs. Chop the onion. Combine peppers, corn, and onion in a bowl.
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7Remove the shrimp from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Grill shrimp, covered with grill lid, for 3 minutes on each side or just until the shrimp turns pink. Remove the shrimp from the grill; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lime juice and toss with the reserved 2 tablespoon lime mixture. Reserve half of the shrimp for the leftover dish, Lime Shrimp Rolls.
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8Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice into the rice. Stir rice mixture and herbs into the grilled vegetables. Serve the shrimp over the rice and veggie mixture.
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9For the leftover meal "Lime Shrimp Rolls": Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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10Coarsely chop the reserved shrimp from Grilled Lime Shrimp and Vegetable Rice.
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11Stir together chopped celery, mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp lime zest, 1 tablespoon lime juice, tarragon, and shrimp in a bowl.
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12Stir together the melted butter and minced garlic. Spread on the cut sides of the hot dog buns. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until toasted.
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13Place 1 lettuce leaf in each roll; top with the shrimp mixture. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!
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