Shrimp Sayadieh

Shrimp Sayadieh is a fragrant Lebanese seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked with aromatic spices and served over a bed of spiced rice. This dish embodies the rich flavors of the Mediterranean, making it a delightful meal for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
• Basmati rice - 150 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Water - 400 milliliters
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish
• Lemon - 1, cut into wedges for serving

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced tomato, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
4. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
5. In the same pan, add the basmati rice and stir to coat in the remaining mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes to slightly toast the rice.
6. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
7. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and gently fold in the cooked shrimp.
8. Serve the shrimp and rice mixture on plates, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, promoting muscle health and repair.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.

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