Sautéed Shrimp and Garlic Rice Bowl with Lemon and Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

Juicy sautéed shrimp atop a bed of fragrant garlic rice, brightened with fresh lemon juice and herbs for a light yet flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, long grain white rice, water 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 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine 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. Remove from heat and let stand 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 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, cooking for 1 minute more to combine flavors.
5. Step 5: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in 1 tbsp olive oil. Serve the garlic lemon shrimp over the rice in bowls, garnished with extra parsley if desired.