Gulf Shrimp Machboos (Spiced Rice with Shrimp)
Gulf (Khaleeji) Cuisine

Gulf Shrimp Machboos (Spiced Rice with Shrimp)

Gulf Shrimp Machboos – fragrant basmati rice infused with traditional machboos spices and fresh, tender shrimp, a classic Gulf seafood favorite.

55 min
Total Time
5 servings
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Arabian Gulf
Origin

Ingredients

  • Peeled shrimp 500 g
  • Basmati rice 2.5 cup
  • Tomatoes and onions 2 piece
  • Machboos spice blend 2 tbsp
  • Garlic 4 clove

Instructions

  1. 1 Mixing

    Sauté the onions and garlic until softened and fragrant.

  2. 2 Frying

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes and machboos spice blend, cooking briefly to release the aromas.

  3. 3 Boiling

    Pour in the water and bring it to a boil, then add the basmati rice.

  4. 4 Frying

    Just before the liquid is fully absorbed, gently stir in the shrimp, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is tender and the shrimp is cooked through.