Description
This One Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice is a quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender shrimp is cooked with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, and seasoned rice all in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze while delivering a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Aromatics
- 12 oz. shrimp (41-60 size), peeled and deveined
- 1 fresh lemon (juiced and sliced for garnish)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
Rice and Seasonings
- 1.5 cups long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp Tony Chachere’s seasoning (or seasoning salt)
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp and lemon: If using frozen or unpeeled shrimp, thaw and peel them before starting. Juice half of the lemon to extract about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and slice the remaining lemon for garnish.
- Sauté garlic: Mince the garlic and add it to a deep skillet with the butter. Sauté over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
- Toast the rice: Add the rice to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes, until the rice begins to snap and crackle slightly in the melted butter, enhancing its nutty flavor.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Carefully pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, water, and Tony Chachere’s seasoning along with the chopped parsley. Stir to combine evenly.
- Cook rice: Cover the skillet with a lid and turn heat to medium-high. Bring the liquid to a full boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let the rice simmer for 10 minutes, allowing most broth to absorb.
- Add shrimp: Lift the lid briefly and scatter the shrimp evenly over the rice surface. Replace the lid and cook on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to cook the shrimp through.
- Rest the dish: Remove the skillet from heat and keep the lid on. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes so the shrimp can finish cooking and flavors meld.
- Fluff and serve: Remove the lid, fluff the rice gently with a fork and stir the cooked shrimp into the rice partially. Garnish with lemon slices and extra chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the shrimp is fully cooked before serving; it should be opaque and pink.
- Use a deep skillet or sauté pan with a tight-fitting lid to ensure proper simmering.
- Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a pescatarian option.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if using different spice blends.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
