Copycat Longhorn Rice Pilaf Recipes

SEASONED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Wash and rinse rice before cooking. Drain all the water and toast the rice grains in little butter if you wish to have a more distinct , nutty grains.
• Choose to cook rice over stove top or using an electric rice cooker.
• For stove top - Toast rice in little butter or oil for few minutes and then add chicken broth or stock. Bring this to a rolling boil and then reduce the heat to low, cover sauce pan and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, for 15-17 minutes. When done, fluff up with a fork and set aside. (Add required salt if the stock is unsalted)
• For Electric Rice cooker - Add toasted or rinsed plain long grain rice to the inner cooking pan. Pour the required broth or stock and cook according to rice cooker setting. When done, fluff it up with a fork and set aside.
• Melt butter in a pan, saute minced garlic, diced onion and red pepper with sugar, salt and black pepper.
• Saute until the onion turns soft and the veggie cooks tender.
• Add cooked rice and stir fry until well combined.
• Add fresh parsley and stir fry for few seconds and switch off!
• Serve warm as a side for grilled chicken, steaks, seafood or veggie tempura!

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE RICE PLILAF

Steps:

• Cook rice using desired method but use chicken broth instead of water.
• Cover the bottom of a skillet with about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
• Add the red pepper and onion and pan fry until they are nice and shriveled (about 10 minutes).
• Add the cook riced and fry with the red peppers and onion. Add more oil if necessary.
• Add parsley, and salt and pepper to taste, and cook for a minute or two longer.

RED LOBSTER WILD RICE PILAF (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• MINCE carrots and red pepper (separately), using a food processor, to yield 1/2 tablespoon each.
• INTO a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, add 3 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, 2 teaspoons finely diced carrots, 1 1/2 teaspoons finely diced red peppers, 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (With Lemon & Herb), 1 1/4 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (Original), 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, 1/4 teaspoon Accent seasoning, 1 pinch sugar, and 1 small bay leaf.
• BRING broth mixture to boiling; ADD 2 cups Rice Select brand quick-cooking Royal Blend wild rice.
• ALLOW to boil for one minute.
• STIR and COVER.
• REDUCE heat to LOW; STEAM rice for 15 minutes.
• KEEP rice covered.
• REMOVE from heat and allow to stand for 10 minutes (covered).
• UNCOVER rice; REMOVE bay leaf; FLUFF rice with a fork.
• SERVE and ENJOY!

LONGHORN WILD WEST SHRIMP

Steps:

• Add oil to a frying pan, pot, or to the insert to your Instant Pot. If using the Instant Pot, set to high saute. Mix flour, salt, and pepper and place in a bowl. Place milk in another bowl. Dredge the shrimp in the milk, then the flour mixture, and shake off excess. Fry in oil until cooked - remove with a slotted spoon and put on a paper towel. Repeat with all shrimp. Melt butter and garlic and lemon. If you are using your Instant Pot, remove the oil, clean out the pot, and place these ingredients in there. Add peppers and about 1.5 tablespoons of the seasoning and saute over low heat. Drizzle the sauce and peppers over the top of the shrimp and serve with ranch dressing