Are you tired of spending long hours in the kitchen after a busy day? If you’re nodding your head, then this One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice recipe is your new best friend.

Ready in a flash and packed with flavor, this dish brings restaurant-quality taste to your dinner table without the fuss or the mess. Let’s dive into this simple step-by-step guide and get cooking!

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No Mess, All Flavor

Are you tired of spending long hours in the kitchen after a busy day? If you're nodding your head, then this One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice recipe is your new best friend.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 23 minutes mins

Total Time 33 minutes mins

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for a bit of heat
• 1 lemon juiced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method

 

1. Season the shrimp lightly with salt and black pepper and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet or sturdy pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, without browning it.
3. Stir in the rice and toast for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until the rice is nearly tender and most liquid is absorbed.
6. Arrange the shrimp over the rice, cover, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until opaque and firm.
7. Squeeze the lemon juice over the dish, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Before we start, let’s gather everything we need for this mouthwatering dish:

Preparing the Shrimp

Cooking the Rice

Building the Flavors

Cooking the Shrimp

Serving the Dish

1. Garnish: Sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley over the top for a pop of color and freshness.
2. Serve Hot: Dish up this scrumptious one-pot meal right from the pot to the plate. It’s best enjoyed hot and fresh!

One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

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Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Rinse shrimp under cold water; peel and devein.
2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add minced garlic; sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Stir in rice; toast for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
8. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
9. Add shrimp on top of the rice; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.
10. Squeeze lemon juice over the dish; garnish with parsley.
11. Serve hot.

Notes

• Adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference.
• Ideal for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
• Swap white rice for brown rice if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.