Description

Shrimp Rice with Herbs is a fragrant and easy one-pot meal featuring tender shrimp cooked with aromatic garlic, fresh herbs, and fluffy rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this healthy and flavorful dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Toast Rice and Spices: Stir in rice, paprika, and thyme; cook for 2 minutes until rice is lightly toasted.
Add Broth: Pour in broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
Simmer Rice: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is nearly cooked.
Add Shrimp and Herbs: Arrange shrimp on top of rice, cover, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Finish and Fluff: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley and cilantro, and fluff rice gently with a fork.
Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for heat.Mix in peas, bell peppers, or diced tomatoes for extra veggies.Substitute broth with coconut milk for a tropical flavor.Use brown rice with longer cooking time if preferred.