Description
Zesty Mediterranean flavors dance through this delightful one-pan lemon herb shrimp & rice, bringing coastal sunshine to your dinner table. Quick and elegant preparations promise a restaurant-quality meal that connects Mediterranean comfort with home-cooked simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Grains:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse rice under cold water until liquid runs clear, draining completely.
- Finely mince garlic and chop fresh herbs, setting aside for later use.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, sautéing garlic and herbs until aromatic, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Introduce rinsed rice to the skillet, carefully coating grains with fragrant oil mixture.
- Pour chicken broth and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the skillet, allowing liquid to reach a rolling boil.
- Lower heat to minimum setting, gently arranging shrimp in an even layer across rice surface.
- Cover skillet and allow contents to simmer quietly, cooking until shrimp turn completely opaque and rice reaches tender consistency, roughly 15-20 minutes.
- Using a fork, delicately separate and fluff rice grains to ensure even texture.
- Sprinkle additional chopped herbs over the dish for vibrant color and enhanced flavor profile before serving.
Notes
- Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy and separated grains that won’t clump together.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or basil for maximum flavor and vibrant color in the dish.
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for a more substantial texture and easier cooking control.
- Adjust liquid ratio if using brown rice, which requires more cooking time and broth compared to white rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg