Brown Rice and Shrimp

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 leek, white and light green parts only, sliced

Salt and ground black pepper

1 cup long-grain brown rice

1 cup water or broth

8 ounces bottled clam juice (or water)

1/2 pound raw peeled shrimp, sautéed or grilled

1 head radicchio, cored and roughly chopped

1/4 cup total chopped fresh parsley and tarragon


Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepot, sauté leeks and salt and pepper in warmed oil over medium-high heat, stirring often, about 6–8 minutes.

2. Stir in rice, water or broth and clam juice and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed, about 45 minutes.

3. Remove covered pot from heat and let sit 10 minutes; uncover and fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl, add shrimp, radicchio and herbs and toss to combine.