Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Lemon Zest over Herb Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Bright and fragrant shrimp sautéed with garlic and lemon zest served atop fluffy herb-infused basmati rice for a light and flavorful dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large 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 290 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 large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and fluff with fork. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with a slight golden sear.
4. Step 4: Serve the sautéed shrimp immediately over the herb rice, spooning any garlic-lemon oil from the skillet over the top for extra flavor.