Greek-Style Spinach R ice with Shrimp and Dill

Spanakorizo, or spinach rice (literally translated), is a homestyle Greek dish. T he addition of shrimp creates a complete one-pot meal. With dill and lemon as accents, the flavors are fresh and bright, but a little butter used to wilt the spinach and olive oil drizzled on as a final flourish add a satisfying richness. T o simplify prep, look for shrimp that are sold already peeled and deveined. We think the rice is especially delicious garnished with crumbled feta cheese. Don’t use a wide pot, such as a Dutch oven, to make this recipe. We found that a large surface area can result in unevenly cooked grains. The narrower diameter of a saucepan is the better choice. Don’t peek at the shrimp after adding them to the rice, ex cept while stirring them into the rice after the first 1 0 minutes. K eeping the lid on traps heat in the pan so the shrimp cook through

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

I n a large saucepan over medium-high, heat the butter until bubbling. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted but still bright green, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl, including any liquid released by the spinach; set aside.

Step 2

S et the same pan over medium-high. Add the oil, shallots and ½ teaspoon salt, then cook, stirring often, until the shallots are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, 2½ cups water, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. C over, reduce to low and cook until the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.

Step 3

When the rice is done, remove the pan from the heat. Q uickly and evenly scatter the shrimp over the surface, re-cover and let stand for 10 minutes. U sing a fork, fluff the rice and fold in the shrimp. Re-cover and let stand until the shrimp are opaque throughout, another 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

A dd the spinach with its liquid, the dill and the lemon zest and juice, then fold until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Serve drizzled with additional oil.