One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice
Succulent shrimp glazed with garlic butter, paired with fluffy rice and steamed vegetables for a complete, one-pan meal. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 45 minutes pairs shrimp, rice, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 (340 g) peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 cup (185 g) long grain rice
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter
- 1 small, zested and juiced lemon
- 1 cup (80 g) broccoli florets, 1/2 cup (40 g) snap peas, 1/4 cup (30 g) carrots, diced vegetables
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 12 oz shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 cup rice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then add 1 cup water and stir to coat. Bring to a boil, then cover and bake for 15 minutes.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, steam vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tbsp water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper to make a glaze.
- Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, add steamed vegetables, and drizzle glaze over the top. Bake for 5 minutes until the glaze is glossy and the rice is tender. Serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 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 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 shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp with 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 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 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
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
