Description
A vibrant one-pan meal combining succulent shrimp, fragrant garlic butter, and perfectly cooked rice. Tangy lemon and herbaceous parsley balance the richness for a fresh, restaurant-quality dish in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Large shrimp, 1 lb
Unsalted butter, 4 tbsp
cooked long-grain rice, 3 cups
Garlic, 5 cloves
Lemon juice, 2 tbsp
Vegetable broth, 1/2 cup
Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Extra virginia olive oil, 1 tbsp
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic; sauté 2 minutes until fragrant
Increase heat to high, add shrimp with 2 tbsp remaining butter; sear 1-2 minutes per side
Deglaze with broth and lemon juice, scraping browned bits
Stir in rice and remaining 1 tbsp butter; cook 2-3 minutes until heated through
Toss in chopped parsley and season with salt/pepper
Notes
Use day-old rice for firmer texture
Reserve 1 tbsp lemon juice for garnishing
Substitute 1/3 cup white wine with another 2 tbsp lemon juice (alcohol-free)
For richer flavor use olive oil alongside half the butter
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing/One-Pan Dishes
- Cuisine: American-Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 215mg