Shrimp and Cabbage Stir-fry with Basmati Rice

A fresh and zesty stir-fry combining succulent shrimp and tender-crisp cabbage with aromatic Bangladeshi spices, served over fluffy basmati rice for a rapid meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 7
• Cuisine: Bangladeshi
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein
• Pescatarian
• Low-Fat
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Saturated-Fat

Tags

• stir-fry
• quick
• healthy
• fresh
• spicy

Ingredients

• 2.25 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on or off)
• 2 cup basmati rice (uncooked)
• 4 cup water
• 3 tablespoon mustard oil
• 1 yellow onion (large, thinly sliced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 green chilis (thinly sliced (adjust to taste))
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 head green cabbage (medium, thinly shredded)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the basmati rice with 4 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
2. While rice cooks, heat the mustard oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the thinly sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes until softened.
3. Add the minced garlic and sliced green chilies to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with 1 teaspoon of the salt and ground turmeric. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes, until shrimp are pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
5. Add the shredded green cabbage to the same skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes, until cabbage is tender-crisp. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper.
6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the cabbage and stir to combine, warming through for 1 minute.
7. Fluff the cooked basmati rice with a fork. Serve the shrimp and cabbage stir-fry immediately over the basmati rice, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Mustard oil provides an authentic pungent flavor; if unavailable, use another neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil. Avoid overcooking the shrimp as it can become rubbery.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbohydrates: 50 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 180 mg