Description
One Pan Shrimp and Rice delivers a quick, satisfying meal that comes together faster than you can say “dinner’s ready!” Seafood lovers appreciate this simple skillet creation packed with zesty flavors and tender shrimp nestled among perfectly cooked grains.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup long grain rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red, yellow, green), diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet, heating over medium temperature (375°F) until shimmering.
- Toss chopped onion and 1 cup diced bell peppers into the pan, sautéing for precisely 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Sprinkle 3 minced garlic cloves across the vegetables, stirring constantly for 60 seconds to release their aromatic essence.
- Incorporate 1 cup long grain rice and 1 teaspoon paprika, gently stirring to coat each grain with spice and oil.
- Pour 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth and fresh lemon juice into the skillet, raising heat to bring liquid to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low (200°F), cover skillet tightly, and allow rice to simmer for exactly 10 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Arrange 1 pound of large shrimp across the rice’s surface in a single layer, ensuring each piece touches the liquid.
- Replace lid, continue cooking for 5 minutes until shrimp transform from gray to bright pink and curl slightly.
- Remove skillet from heat, let rest for 3 minutes, then fluff rice gently with a fork to separate grains.
- Transfer to serving plates, ensuring each portion contains rice, vegetables, and succulent shrimp.
Notes
- Use medium-high heat when sautéing vegetables to develop rich caramelized flavors without burning.
- Select fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and sweetness in this one-pan dish.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your chicken broth is certified gluten-free and use white or brown rice.
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter seafood flavor profile that complements the shrimp perfectly.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg