One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Rice
Plump shrimp sizzling in garlicky butter, served over fluffy lemon rice—ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 35 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (uncooked) long-grain rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (zested and juiced) lemon
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant and golden (do not brown).
- Step 3: Stir in rice and cook 1 minute to toast slightly, then pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low. Cook 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed, then remove lid, fluff with a fork, and stir in lemon zest and 2 tbsp parsley.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Rice take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Rice?
American quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
