Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Citrus Herb Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and herbs served over fragrant citrus-infused rice for a bright, flavorful meal. This Greek recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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

• 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup of long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups of water, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp lemon zest. 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. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, season with 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn opaque and edges are slightly crisp.
4. Step 4: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice for brightness.
5. Step 5: Serve the garlic shrimp on a bed of citrus herb rice, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.