Rice simmered in enchilada sauce gives this shrimp dish its amazing, deep flavor. Make sure to sauté your shrimp until just cooked through to avoid the dreaded rubberiness.

Preparation

Heat a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion, 1 teaspoon salt and garlic and sauté until they begin to caramelize. Add the rice and cumin and cook until the rice begins to toast and just begins to brown.

Add the water and enchilada sauce, then bring to a simmer, cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 20–25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

Fold in roasted red bell pepper and black beans, then cover and hold warm.

Heat a skillet over high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. When it begins to smoke, add the shrimp and remaining salt and sauté on each side for 30 seconds, or until just cooked through.

Place rice and beans in a serving dish then add cilantro, sliced jalapeño and queso fresco, arrange shrimp on top and serve.