Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Chili and Lime Rice

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Quick sautéed shrimp infused with garlic and served over fragrant roasted chili and lime rice for a flavorful seafood meal. This latin american-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs raw shrimp peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small baking dish, spread 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice evenly and toast in the oven for 10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil, then add the toasted rice, 1 tsp dried chipotle chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
  3. Step 3: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 lb raw peeled deveined shrimp seasoned with 1 tsp smoked paprika. Sauté shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque, stirring frequently.
  4. Step 4: Remove rice from heat and stir in 1 tsp lime zest, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for a bright finish.
  5. Step 5: Serve the garlic shrimp atop the roasted chili lime rice for a zesty, savory seafood dish.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Chili and Lime Rice take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Chili and Lime 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 olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Chili and Lime 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 Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Chili and Lime 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 Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Chili and Lime 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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