Description
Shrimp and rice recipes provide a delightful blend of tender shrimp and fluffy rice, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Infused with aromatic spices and colorful vegetables, this easy-to-make meal promises to impress while evoking cherished memories shared over delicious food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; dice onion and slice bell pepper.
- In a saucepan, boil chicken broth. Add rice, salt, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; season with garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Cook until shrimp turn pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Fold cooked rice into the skillet mixture gently until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 170mg