This rice is very popular in the coastal areas of Colombia. The first time I ate this rice was in the city of Cartagena while in college on a field trip with my Hotel and Tourism Administration class.
Cartagena is located in the Caribbean region of the country and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Colombia.
INGREDIENTS
(4 SERVINGS)
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 Cups long-grain white rice
3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
4 cups coconut milk (fresh or canned)
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
DIRECTIONS
1. Place the shrimp in a plastic bowl and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chili powder and onion powder and ½ teaspoon of salt. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
3. Add the rice, sugar, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper, stir until well coated.
4. Add the coconut milk. bay leaf and bring to a boil, for about 5 minutes, reduce the heat to low and add the shrimp. Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is just tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf. Add the parsley and let it sit for 5 minutes and serve hot.
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alexandra
on Jun 4th, 2009
@ 8:52 AM:
I love coconut rice! with shrimp … even better. yummmy!
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
on Jun 4th, 2009
@ 10:26 AM:
We would love this yummy rice with coconut milk and shrimp! Sounds delicious!
nora@ffr
on Jun 4th, 2009
@ 10:30 AM:
wow!! i love shrimps
a must make for the weekend.. this dish look delicious and fabulous.. erica thanx for sharing 
Sophie
on Jun 4th, 2009
@ 11:32 AM:
MMMMMMM…looking good & tasty!! Yummie!
Diana
on Jun 4th, 2009
@ 1:43 PM:
I love the combination of coconut and shrimp. I’ll definitely be giving this a try!
Soma
on Jun 4th, 2009
@ 3:40 PM:
Mmmm.. Mmmmm… Mmmmm.. I love everything here. I have made coconut rice before, but it would be the best with shrimps, the love of my life:-)
Hélène
on Jun 4th, 2009
@ 5:57 PM:
Rice & coconut milk is such a great combination. Looks yummy.
Erica
on Jun 4th, 2009
@ 7:02 PM:
Thank you all for the comments.
Silvia
on Jun 5th, 2009
@ 7:22 AM:
Tu arroz me resulta muy apetecible y mucho más a estas horas cuando el estómago está pidiendo a gritos que le llene con algo. Delicioso y una presentación de lujo.
Besos.
Allison Lemons
on Jun 5th, 2009
@ 7:37 PM:
This looks so good Erica! I love coconut rice, and have yet to add shrimp to it (although Alejandro just told me he had crab and coconut rice when he was in Cartagena). I would probably make this with some California brown rice, and maybe garnish with ripe avocado. Thanks for the recipe.
Erica
on Jun 5th, 2009
@ 8:12 PM:
Allison,
Coconut rice with crab sounds delicious!
Anna
on Jun 6th, 2009
@ 7:17 PM:
Ai, ai, ai, you always make me hungry with your recipes, shrimp and coconut is a golden combination. and looks beautiful.
I love tastes
on Jul 3rd, 2009
@ 12:54 AM:
I’ve just cooked this coconut rice with shrimp for lunch and it smells really nice and tastes special and nice! Thanks!
Erica
on Jul 3rd, 2009
@ 6:09 AM:
I love taste,
Thank you for your feedback!
Dawn
on Apr 5th, 2010
@ 12:27 PM:
I can’t wait to try this…had it while in Cartagena and have been looking for a comparable recipe ever since as I love coconut
I will have to let you know how it turns out!
Bun Kabab
on May 31st, 2010
@ 2:40 AM:
I like this recipe. I have made it for a family gethering event and my sister asked about ingredients…Also some of my costumers say that it’s very nice.Thanks
Anonymous
on Jun 22nd, 2010
@ 8:36 PM:
My family loved this; I loved it for lunch the next day, too! Great warmed in the micro. You could do all sorts of… variations to this recipe and make it your own.
Aleja
on Jun 25th, 2010
@ 8:15 AM:
This rice was delicious! thank you for the recipe. I made 4 times this month.