Surf and Turf with Yellow Rice
Ingredients For the Yellow Rice: 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon turmeric or a pinch of saffron threads 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For the Steak Bites: 1 lb (450g) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon black pepper Salt to taste For the Shrimp: 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Salt to taste For the Vegetables: 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Garnish: Chopped chives or green onions Preparation 1. Prepare the Yellow Rice: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Add the chicken broth, turmeric (or saffron), salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside. 2. Cook the Steak Bites: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the steak bites with paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the steak bites to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside. 3. Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Season the shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside. 4. Cook the Vegetables: In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Assemble the Dish: To serve, place a generous portion of the yellow rice on each plate. Top with the steak bites, shrimp, and sautéed bell peppers. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions. This dish combines the rich flavors of seasoned steak and shrimp with the aromatic and colorful yellow rice, making it a perfect dish for a special dinner or any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Yellow Rice:
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric or a pinch of saffron threads
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Steak Bites:
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
For the Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped chives or green onions
Preparation
1. Prepare the Yellow Rice:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Add the chicken broth, turmeric (or saffron), salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
2. Cook the Steak Bites:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the steak bites with paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the steak bites to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Cook the Shrimp:
- In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Season the shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Cook the Vegetables:
- In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Assemble the Dish:
- To serve, place a generous portion of the yellow rice on each plate.
- Top with the steak bites, shrimp, and sautéed bell peppers.
- Garnish with chopped chives or green onions.
This dish combines the rich flavors of seasoned steak and shrimp with the aromatic and colorful yellow rice, making it a perfect dish for a special dinner or any occasion!
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