Shrimp Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Spices | Empire’s Cuisine
This recipe brings together ingredients commonly used in the imperial kitchens of the Ottoman Empire and the Mediterranean world.
We prepare a spiced shrimp pilaf using:
Basmati rice
Wild shrimp
Caramelized red onions
Toasted pine nuts
Dried currants
Olive oil
Cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and dried basil
The dish reflects a balance of sweetness, spice, and richness — a combination found throughout historical Levantine and Anatolian cuisine.
No shortcuts. No artificial elements. Just real food, prepared with intention.
📌 Ingredients:
250g shrimp (peeled, deveined)
1 cup basmati rice
2 red onions (sliced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp pine nuts
1 tbsp dried currants
Olive oil
Cumin, cinnamon, sweet paprika, dried basil
Salt, black pepper
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