Pilafi me Garides

== Description ==
Rice pilaf with shrimp
* Serves 6 – 10
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ pounds shrimps
* 1 medium onion
* 3 stalks celery
* 1½ cups oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1½ pounds tomatoes, peeled, strained or 1 tablespoon tomato paste diluted with 1 cup water
* 2½ cups raw rice
* salt
== Directions ==
# Wash the shrimps and put into pot.
# Add enough water to cover.
# Add salt and whole onion and celery, and bring to a boil.
# Cook for 5 minutes.
# Remove the shrimps with slotted spoon and keep the liquid.
# Shell and devein the shrimp.
# Heat the oil in pot.
# Saute chopped onions until light golden.
# Add shrimps, turning 2 or 3 times.
# Add tomatoes (or tomato paste).
# Cook about 5 minutes.
# More, then remove shrimps.
# Set aside and keep warm.
# Measure liquid in which shrimp were boiled, allowing 2½ cups.
# For each cup of rice.
# Add liquid to the pot with the tomato sauce.
# Bring to the boil and add the rice.
# Stir for the first few minutes to prevent sticking.
# Cook about 12 to 15 minutes.
# Until the rice is tender but has not absorbed all of the liquid.
# Add ⅔ of the shrimps.
# Mix well.
# Remove the pot from the heat.
# Cover with a clean towel and cover the towel with the lid.
# Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
# , until all liquid is absorbed.
# Mold rice into a pyramid shape.
# Garnish with remaining shrimp.
Category:Greek Meat Dishes
Category:Greek Appetizers
Category:Pilaf Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Shrimp Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes