Garlic Shrimp With Yellow Rice is a bright, comforting one-plate meal featuring tender shrimp sautéed with plenty of garlic and served over fragrant yellow rice. The rice is seasoned with turmeric and warm spices for color and flavor, while the shrimp add a savory, lightly buttery finish. It is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but flavorful enough to feel special.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the rice, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the shrimp, paprika, and a pinch of salt, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon juice, butter, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook for 1 minute more, tossing to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
- Serve the garlic shrimp over the yellow rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 31gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg