Shrimp & Rice Patties with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Cooking Instructions:

  • 3 cups cooked Lundberg® Long Grain Brown Rice or Golden Rose® Brown Rice
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1 (16 oz.) container light sour cream
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

Combine cilantro, sour cream, jalapenos and 1/2 tsp. salt in food processor and puree until smooth. Spoon into bowl; refrigerate. Combine rice, shrimp, green onions, remaining salt and pepper in food processor (do not wipe clean); pulse until texture is coarse. Shape into 12 patties, about 3 inches in diameter. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add six patties and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until lightly golden; remove. Cook remaining patties, using additional oil, if needed. Serve with sauce and lime wedges, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Recipe adapted from USA Rice Federation, www.usarice.com/consumer