Black Rice With Mussels And Shrimp Recipes

BLACK RICE WITH MUSSELS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the rice with equal amounts water and cook according to directions on package set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks or onions and cook until tender (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and fennel seeds and continue cooking for another minute. Add the wine and cook over high heat until about half has been absorbed. Stir in tomatoes, salt and red pepper.
• Bring the tomato mixture to a boil. Add the mussels, cover and steam over high heat, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels open, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat slightly, push the mussels aside and submerge shrimp in the liquid. Cook until the shrimp are uniformly cooked, 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• To serve transfer the rice with a slotted spoon among four large, shallow, individual soup bowls. Ladle the mussels (discard ANY unopened ones, shrimp and broth on top. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

CREOLE MUSSELS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Combine the rice, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery, season with salt and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and Cajun seasoning; cook until the tomatoes start breaking down, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add 1 cup water and the mussels and season with salt. Cover and cook until the mussels open, 4 to 5 minutes (discard any unopened mussels). Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; season with salt.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and divide among bowls. Top with the mussels and broth; sprinkle with parsley.