Garlic Citrus Shrimp Rice

• 180 g, thawed and patted dry — Raw peeled and deveined shrimp
• 180 g — Cooked long-grain brown rice
• 100 g, segmented and chopped — Fresh orange
• 15 g — Fresh lime juice
• 70 g, diced — Raw red bell pepper
• 80 g, halved — Raw cherry tomatoes
• 8 g, chopped — Fresh cilantro
• 9 g, divided — Avocado oil
• 5 g, grated — Raw garlic
• 0.6 g — Smoked paprika
• 0.8 g, divided — Fine salt

Method

1. 1Sear the shrimpHeat 5 g oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with half the salt and paprika.Look for: The cooking surface or appliance is fully heated and ready for the next action.Safety: Keep raw seafood utensils separate and cook shrimp to 145°F.
2. 2Cook 2 minutes per sideCook 2 minutes per side until opaque and curled, then move to a clean plate.4 min · 145°FLook for: Every shrimp is opaque and reaches 145°F without tightening into a hard ring.
3. 3Cook the vegetablesAdd remaining oil and pepper; cook 2 minutes.2 minLook for: This cooking stage is complete and the food is ready for the next action.
4. 4Add tomatoesAdd tomatoes and garlic and cook 90 seconds until fragrant and juicy.1 min 30 secLook for: Pepper is crisp-tender, tomatoes slump, and garlic does not brown.Safety: Use clean equipment and refrigerate perishable ingredients promptly.
5. 5Steam the citrus riceStir in rice, chopped orange, lime juice, remaining salt, and 20 g water.Look for: The mixture is even and ready for the next action, with no dry pockets.
6. 6Cover 3 minutesCover 3 minutes, then fluff until the grains are separate and no clumps remain.3 minLook for: The rice is steaming and lightly glossy with citrus juice absorbed.Safety: Open the lid away from your face and reheat rice until steaming.
7. 7Prepare the serving areaSet out the serving bowl, plate, jar, or container named in the method, and place every prepared component within reach before assembling.Look for: The serving dish and every prepared component are within reach.
8. 8Finish the skilletFold shrimp and cilantro through the rice for 30 seconds and serve immediately.30 secLook for: Shrimp are evenly distributed and still juicy.Safety: Do not hold cooked shrimp at room temperature longer than 2 hours.