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Nonna Luna's Rice

Course Mains
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups parboiled long-grain rice, such as Uncle Ben's
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp hot sauce (we prefer Frank's Red Hot)
  • salt
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lbs small frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat 1/2 of the butter over medium-low heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add the chicken stock and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat and rest covered for 5 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic. Add the shrimp, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Stir in the cream and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Using a fork, fluff the rice and arrange on a platter. Spoon the shrimp cream sauce over the rice and serve.