Description
A vibrant one-pan meal combining seared shrimp, citrus-infused rice, and seasonal veggies. Balanced with butter, garlic, and lime for a refreshing, healthy dinner. Peasy cleanup and warm-weather flavor.
Ingredients
3 cups pre-cooked long-grain or jasmine rice
1.5 lbs juicy shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-on)
1/2 cup melted butter (garlic-infused)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 medium zucchinis (sliced into half-moons)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
2 lime wedges
1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
1/2 cup lime juice (for sauce)
Instructions
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels
Heat butter and garlic in a skillet until fragrant
Sear shrimp on both sides until opaque
Set shrimp aside
Add zucchini to skillet and sauté 2 minutes
Stir in cherry tomatoes and rice
Pour lime juice into skillet and gently stir to coat rice
Return shrimp to the pan
Season with black pepper
Cook 2 minutes until all ingredients are warmed
Garnish with parsley and lime wedges
Notes
Pre-cooked rice works best for texture
Use tail-on shrimp for flavor and presentation
Add cherry tomatoes at the end to prevent bursting
Fresh garlic paste enhances the butter infusion
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg