Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Cilantro-Lime Rice

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Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili flakes served over fluffy cilantro-lime rice, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, minced, red chili flakes 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  2. Step 2: While the rice cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, seasoning with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque, then remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tbsp lime juice until evenly combined.
  5. Step 5: Serve the garlic-chili shrimp atop the cilantro-lime rice, spooning any pan juices over the top for extra flavor.

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