One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Recipe
This One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender shrimp, aromatic garlic, and fluffy rice all cooked together in a single pot. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, it features a bright touch of lemon and fresh parsley for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same pot, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
- Cook the rice: Stir in the long-grain rice and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add peas and shrimp back: After 15 minutes, stir in the frozen peas and return the cooked shrimp to the pot. Add the butter and lemon juice, mixing everything together until the butter melts and the ingredients are well combined.
- Finish and serve: Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately for a delicious and balanced meal.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen peas with other vegetables like corn or diced bell peppers.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.
- Make sure to use long-grain rice for optimal texture; other rice types may require different cooking times.
- Using shrimp with tails on can add more flavor but will require extra peeling at the table.
- This dish can be easily doubled for larger servings, just adjust the cooking times accordingly.
