One-Pot Spicy Shrimp and Black Bean Rice
A quick one-pot dinner featuring tender shrimp, black beans, and seasoned rice with a spicy kick — ready in under 30 minutes. This latin american-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, long grain white rice, canned, drained and rinsed black beans 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
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 cup canned, drained and rinsed black beans
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tsp salt to the onion. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup long grain white rice and toast for 2 minutes, coating the rice with the spices and oil.
- Step 4: Pour in 2 1/2 cups chicken broth and 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Step 5: After 15 minutes, gently stir in 1 cup drained black beans and 1 lb peeled shrimp. Cover and cook for another 5-6 minutes, until shrimp are pink and rice is tender.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Fluff the rice and serve hot.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Spicy Shrimp and Black Bean 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 Spicy Shrimp and Black Bean 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 Spicy Shrimp and Black Bean 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 Spicy Shrimp and Black Bean 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 Spicy Shrimp and Black Bean Rice?
Latin American seafood 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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