One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
A simple, comforting one-pot dish featuring tender shrimp simmered in garlic butter sauce with fluffy rice. This seafood-inspired one pot ready in about 35 minutes pairs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, long grain white rice, unsalted butter 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 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb medium shrimp, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through; remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 cup long grain white rice and stir to coat with the butter and oil for 1 minute.
- Step 4: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and the cooked shrimp. Mix gently and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and 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-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and 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 long grain white rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and 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-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and 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-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice?
Seafood one pot 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.
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