7 Jul

One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

Juicy garlic butter shrimp and fluffy rice, all made in one pan. The rice simmers with peas and tomatoes right in the pan so it soaks up all the flavour, and we keep the butter in check with plenty of garlic and a bright squeeze of lemon. A fast, satisfying dinner with barely any washing up.

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 25 min
Total Time 35 min
Servings 4
One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
516 Calories
34g Protein
9g Fat
74g Carbs

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep pan. Soften the onion for 5 minutes, then add half the garlic and cook for a minute.

  2. Stir in the rice to coat it, then add the chopped tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the rice is nearly tender.

    💡 Tip: Resist stirring too much once the rice is in, so it cooks evenly and does not go gluey.
  3. Stir the peas through, then nestle the shrimp on top. Cover and cook for a final 4 to 5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the rice is done.

    💡 Tip: The shrimp steam gently on top of the rice, so they stay juicy.
  4. In a small pan, melt the butter with the remaining garlic for a minute, then stir it through with the lemon juice and parsley. Season and serve.

    💡 Tip: Finishing with the garlic butter and lemon at the end keeps the flavour bright.

Notes

Cooking the rice right in the pan means it absorbs all the tomato and garlic flavour, and saves you a pot.
We use a modest amount of butter and lean on garlic and lemon for flavour, which keeps the fat sensible.
Add the shrimp near the end. They only need a few minutes and turn rubbery if overcooked.
If using frozen shrimp, thaw and pat them dry first so they sear rather than steam.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving 1 of 4
Calories 516kcal
Total Fat 9g
Total Carbohydrates 74g
Protein 34g
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes. Thaw them fully and pat them dry first, otherwise they release water and steam instead of staying juicy. Add them at the same late stage.

What rice works best?

Long grain white rice is ideal here as it cooks in the time given and stays fluffy. If you use brown rice, it needs more liquid and a longer cook.

How do I stop the shrimp going rubbery?

Only cook them until they turn pink and opaque, which takes just a few minutes. They keep cooking in the residual heat, so pull the pan off in time.

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