Sweet Corn Shrimp & Rice Skillet

1. Stage

Rinse rice well, until water runs clear, then transfer to a medium bowl and cover with water. Preheat oven to 375°.

2. Stage

Remove roots and ends from 4 green onions and roughly chop into pieces. Add chopped scallions to blender or food processor, along with the bell pepper, 5 roughly chopped garlic cloves, miso, ginger, 1 teaspoon turmeric, salt, and sugar and cayenne if using. Blend until all ingredients are finely chopped and thoroughly mixed, then slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons olive oil while running food processor or blender. Blend until mixture is smooth.

3. Stage

Pat shrimp dry and transfer to a medium bowl. Add remaining turmeric and minced garlic clove, and season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a 12” oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove cooked shrimp into a bowl just big enough to fit and cover with a plate to keep warm.

4. Stage

Return skillet to heat and add prepared puree. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid has cooked out and paste has darkened, 8 to 10 minutes. (You’ll know it’s done when the oil starts to separate from the paste!)

5. Stage

Reduce heat to medium and whisk in water until smooth. Add corn and rice, and drain any cooking juices from the shrimp into the skillet, using the plate to keep the shrimp from falling in. (Be sure to keep shrimp covered.)

6. Stage

Stir to incorporate everything, then bring mixture up to a simmer. Place in preheated oven and cover tightly with a lid or sheet pan. Bake until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 23 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, thinly slice remaining green onions for garnish.

7. Stage

Fluff rice with a fork, then scoop into serving dishes. Top with cooked shrimp and green onions and serve with lime wedges on the side.