Pacific Rim Rice with Seafood

Ingredients:

1	tbsp	olive oil
1	tbsp	shallot, minced
1	tsp	garlic, minced
2	tbsp	yellow miso
1	cup	Carolina® Basmati Rice or Carolina® Jasmine Rice
1	cup	pinot grigio, divided
1	cup	red bell pepper, diced
1	lb	seafood (shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari)
2	tbsp	green onions, sliced
2	tbsp	cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic and miso and sauté 2 minutes. Add Basmati or Jasmine rice and continue to sauté for 1 more minute. Pour in ¾ cup wine and stir until all liquid is absorbed. Add 1 ½ cups water, reduce heat to medium, and cover.

Cook 10 minutes if preparing with Jasmine Rice (about 15 minutes with Basmati Rice).

Remove lid and stir in bell pepper, seafood and remaining ¼ cup wine. Reduce heat to low and cook 10 more minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.