Easy Shrimp and Rice Recipes for a Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
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Discover delicious and easy shrimp and rice recipes that will elevate your weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup peas
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp turn pink.
- Stir in rice and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fold in peas and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Enjoy with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg