Description
Shrimp and Rice is a delightful dish that marries plump shrimp with fluffy rice, creating a comforting meal bursting with flavor. This recipe combines aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and colorful bell peppers, all enhanced by warm spices like cumin and paprika. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing. Enjoy the vibrant taste of the sea and earth in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep ingredients by chopping onions, mincing garlic, and dicing bell peppers.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- 3. Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook until softened (about 3 minutes).
- 4. Stir in shrimp, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp turns pink (3-5 minutes).
- 5. Mix in rinsed rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until rice absorbs liquid (18-20 minutes).
- 6. Remove from heat; drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top and fluff with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg