One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Recipe
A flavorful and easy one-pot meal featuring garlic butter shrimp cooked with tender rice and sweet peas, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Rice and Vegetables
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
Flavorings and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same pot, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned. This will infuse the oil with a rich garlic flavor that will be absorbed by the rice.
- Cook the rice: Stir in the long-grain rice to coat it in the garlic oil. Then pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Add peas and combine shrimp: Stir in the frozen peas and return the cooked shrimp to the pot along with 1 tablespoon of butter and the juice of one lemon. Mix gently until the butter melts completely and all ingredients are well combined, imparting a bright and savory finish to the dish.
- Finish and serve: Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve the garlic butter shrimp and rice warm as a satisfying, flavorful one-pot meal.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- If you prefer, you can substitute frozen peas with fresh peas when in season for sweeter flavor.
- Use low-sodium broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes during the garlic sauté step can add a subtle kick.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger servings.
