Description
A flavorful one-pan shrimp and rice dish cooked on the stovetop featuring tender shrimp simmered with aromatic spices and fresh parsley. This quick and satisfying meal combines sautéed onions, garlic, and perfectly cooked long-grain white rice infused with paprika and a touch of lemon juice for brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Protein
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Grains and Liquids
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Fats and Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Sauté onions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic and rice: Stir in minced garlic and long-grain white rice. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted and the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Simmer with broth and spices: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Add paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Cook shrimp: After 15 minutes, remove the lid and gently stir the rice. Nestle the peeled and deveined shrimp on top of the rice. Cover again and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked, and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and rice, then sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use either chicken or vegetable broth depending on dietary preferences.
- Crushed red pepper flakes are optional for added heat.
- Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined for the best texture and ease of eating.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
