Nigerian Coconut Shrimp Rice Recipes

SHRIMP WITH COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Place coconut milk in a 2-cup measure; add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe baking dish, combine rice, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and coconut milk mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute shrimp until pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in pepper and remaining salt., Stir green onions into rice. Serve with shrimp and lime wedges.

COCONUT RICE (NIGERIAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Boil the rice in water for about 10-15 minutes (enough were it's not too soft -- because we will be cooking it some more).
• Heat the vegetable oil in a cooking pot.
• Add the onions and stir with black pepper for one minute.
• Add diced tomatoes, habaneros, and coconut milk with the sea salt and cover to cook for about 7 minutes (or when the mixture comes to a boil).
• Add the rice and stir and cover for about 7 minutes (or when the rice is almost dry).
• Add the green peppers and let simmer until the rice has absorbed all the juices.
• Enjoy!
• *note feel free to add more salt and pepper to your taste.

COCONUT FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Rinse 3 cups of long-grain white rice and set aside for later. Pour coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and chicken broth into a medium-sized pot and stir. Then season the mixture with 1 chicken boullion cube, curry powder, thyme, salt to taste, pepper to taste and stir again. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Bring the mixture to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the rice to the coconut milk mixture and stir. Then leave the rice to cook for 15-20 minutes or until nealry done. Check the rice every 7-10 minutes and add more water if necessary.
• While the rice cooks prepare the shrimp and veggies. Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Then, heat a splash of coconut oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot add the shrimp and cook on both sides for 3-4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside for later.
• Next, add more coconut oil to the same pan and once the oil is hot add onions and cook for a few minutes. Next add the mixed veggies, season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 5-7 minutes. Once the veggies are ready set them aside for later.
• Add the veggies and shrimp to the pot of rice and stir until well combined. Leave the coconut fried rice to simmer for 2-5 minutes until the rice is soft and fluffy.

NIGERIAN COCONUT SHRIMP RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice with coconut milk instead of water.
• Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper.
• At the last minute add the tomatoes and carrots.