Description
A vibrant one-pan meal combining succulent shrimp with citrus-kissed rice, garlic butter, and fresh herbs. This American-Mediterranean dish balances richness with brightness, offering a cohesive flavor profile and efficient weeknight dinner solution.
Ingredients
Large Shrimp (1.5 lbs, peeled and deveined)
Cooked Long-Grain Rice (3 cups, preferably cold)
Unsalted Butter (6 tbsp, divided)
Fresh Garlic (6 cloves, minced)
Fresh Parsley (1/2 cup, roughly chopped)
Lemon (2 large, zested and juiced)
Vegetable Broth (1/4 cup)
Olive Oil (1 tbsp, high smoke point)
Salt (to taste)
Lemon Pepper Seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sauté shrimp with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp lemon pepper until slightly pink, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining 4 tbsp butter to the pan, sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
Add rice, stir in vegetable broth and 1 tbsp lemon zest. Cook 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
Pour in rice mixture, lemon juice, and shrimp. Toss to combine and heat through (3-5 minutes).
Sprinkle with parsley and remaining lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Use cold, day-old rice for better texture
High smoke point oils (avocado or canola) prevent burning
Substitute tofu for a vegetarian version
Finish with extra lemon slices for garnish
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American-Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 450mg