Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Flakes over Lemon Herb Rice

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Juicy sautéed shrimp with a hint of heat served on fragrant lemon herb rice for a light and satisfying meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, salt, black pepper 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 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, then combine with 2 cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  2. Step 2: Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Cover and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: While the rice cooks, pat dry 1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp and season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
  6. Step 6: Serve the sautéed shrimp over the lemon herb rice immediately while hot.

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