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Shrimp and bacon top a tasty cilantro and green chile-flecked rice. Great for special occasions and potlucks.
Shrimp with Chile Cilantro Rice
- 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 cup green chile-cilantro pesto, (recipe follows)
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 slices of bacon
1 pound large or medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped- ORTEGA Thick & Chunky Salsa
- Combine rice, Green Chile-Cilantro Pesto and broth in medium saucepan; cook over medium heat until heated through. Keep warm.
- Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Crumble bacon; set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add shrimp, green onions and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
- Place rice mixture on platter; top with shrimp mixture, salsa and bacon.
Makes 6 servings.
Green Chile-Cilantro Pesto: Combine 2 cups fresh cilantro sprigs, 1 (7-ounce) can ORTEGA Diced Green Chiles, 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts, 4 large cloves peeled garlic and 1 tablespoon lime juice in food processor or blender; cover. Process until well chopped. Process, while slowly adding 1/2 cup corn oil, for additional 20 to 30 seconds or until almost smooth
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