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.
Photo: Caitlin Bensel
What bang out of Shrimp Can Be Used?
Look for medium-size peeled and deveined raw shrimp.
you could use frozen shrimpsimply 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.
see to it 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.
When cooked, the shrimp will be an opaque pink color.
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.
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.
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.
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