Name: One-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & Rice
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 small scallions; 5 medium cloves garlic, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 small bell peppers, chopped; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 cups water; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 12 ounces medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; Lemon wedges, for serving

One-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & Rice

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This one-pan shrimp and rice recipe makes a great weeknight dinner with easy cleanup. The garlic mellows as it cooks and infuses its flavor into the sweet shrimp and rice in the pan. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens up the dish.

Liz Mervosh

Updated on September 19, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

What Type of Shrimp Can Be Used?

Look for medium-size peeled and deveined raw shrimp. You can use frozen shrimp—simply thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator a day before making the recipe. Once the shrimp is thawed, pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

How to Make One-Pan Garlicky Shrimp & Rice

Use long-grain white rice. Long-grain rice is slender and relatively low in starch content. When rinsed and cooked, long-grain rice is light and fluffy with distinct separate grains. Make sure to rinse your rice well, as it helps to get rid of excess starch.

Cover the rice while cooking. We recommend using a deep nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid. A tight-fitting lid will keep the steam in the skillet, allowing the rice to cook perfectly.

Add the shrimp during the final 5 minutes of cook time. Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important to add the shrimp at the end, arranging them on top of the rice. When cooked, the shrimp will be an opaque pink color.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

Ingredients

3 small scallions
5 medium cloves garlic, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small bell peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
12 ounces medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Slice white and light green parts of scallions; set aside. Thinly slice dark green scallion parts; set aside. Thinly slice 4 garlic cloves; set aside. Grate the remaining garlic clove using a Microplane grater; set aside.
Heat oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add the white and light green scallion slices, bell peppers, lemon zest, crushed red pepper and the sliced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers slightly soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in water and salt; bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook, undisturbed, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes, arranging shrimp on top of the mixture (do not stir in) during the final 5 minutes of cook time. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Combine butter, lemon juice and the grated garlic in a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on High until the butter is melted, about 25 seconds. Stir the mixture and drizzle over the shrimp. Sprinkle with the reserved dark green scallion slices. Fluff the rice (do not stir in the shrimp) using a fork. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Equipment

Microplane grater, large deep nonstick skillet with lid

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2021; updated October 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383	Calories
14g	Fat
47g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g	34%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 122mg	41%
Vitamin A 2352IU	47%
Sodium 426mg	19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.