Coconut Rice with Shrimp & Corn

This dish is a wonderful one-pot summer dinner. Creamy rice topped with fresh summer corn, backyard basil, and shrimp. Delicious.

The recipe was adapted from The New York Times, contributed by Samantha Seneviratne. I modified the cooking times. I loved the fresh lime juice squeezed over the top. I may consider adding garlic next time- although it really was perfect as-is!

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 1/2 cups white rice, such as jasmine rice (I used Basmati rice)
• 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
• 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (I used tail-on, 21-25 count per pound)
• fresh corn kernels from 2 cobs (about 1 1/2 cups kernels), can substitute frozen
• 1 lime, zested, then sliced into wedges for serving
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chiffonade, plus more for garnish

1. In a large, heavy pot (with a lid), heat coconut oil over medium. (I used a large enameled cast iron Dutch oven.)
2. Add the onion, ginger and jalapeño and season with the 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the rice and sauté for another minute.
4. Then stir in the coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer but avoid scorching.
5. Stir in the corn kernels and an additional 1/4 cup of water, cover again, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes. (Add more water by 1/4 to 1/2 cups throughout cooking as needed if the water has been absorbed, but the rice is still too firm.)
6. When the rice is tender, add the shrimp, stir and recover. Continue to cook over low heat for and additional 2 to 4 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and fully cooked.
7. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime zest and basil; season to taste with salt.
8. Serve immediately with lime wedges and topped with more basil.

About Josette@thebrookcook

I live in Stony Brook, New York on Long Island. I love garlic and baking. My hobby (and love) is to try new recipes. My favorite recipe resources include The New York Times, Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and Martha Stewart Living. Enjoy!

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