One-Pot Shrimp and Rice with Lemon and Garlic

Name: One-Pot Shrimp and Rice with Lemon and Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz Shrimp; 1 cup Jasmine rice; 1.5 cups Chicken broth; 1 Lemon; 4 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley

A quick weeknight dinner featuring plump shrimp and fragrant rice simmered in a bright lemon-garlic broth, ready in 25 minutes.

Cuisine: American

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz Shrimp
1 cup Jasmine rice
1.5 cups Chicken broth
1 Lemon
4 cloves Garlic
1 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and 4 minced garlic cloves; cook 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
Step 2: Add 1 cup jasmine rice to the skillet and stir for 1 minute to toast slightly. Pour in 1.5 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp lemon juice (from 1 lemon), 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; bring to a simmer.
Step 3: Cover and cook 15 minutes, then stir in the cooked shrimp and 1 tsp lemon zest; cook uncovered 2 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.