One-Pot Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A vibrant and spicy one-pot dish featuring succulent shrimp simmered with tomatoes and fragrant spices over fluffy rice. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs long-grain white rice, medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 cup long-grain white rice
• 12 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup long-grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat until hot.
3. Step 3: Add 1 small diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices and 2 cups chicken broth, then bring to a simmer.
6. Step 6: Add the rinsed rice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stir well, and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
7. Step 7: Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
8. Step 8: Uncover and nestle 12 oz peeled and deveined medium shrimp into the rice, cover again, and cook for 5-6 minutes until shrimp are pink and rice is tender.
9. Step 9: Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork.
10. Step 10: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm.