One-Pan Lemon Herb Shrimp with Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

A simple, flavorful dish with plump shrimp and rice cooked together in one pan, infused with lemon and herbs. This Asian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shrimp, white rice, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 cup white rice
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup white rice and stir for 1 minute to coat the rice in oil. Add 1 cup water and 1/2 tsp salt, then bring to a simmer.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: After rice has cooked for 10 minutes, scatter shrimp over the rice, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon zest and remaining lemon juice before serving.