Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice
Shrimp with lemon and garlic is a delightful dish that brings together succulent shrimp, fragrant garlic, and a zesty lemon sauce. It's a wonderful mix of flavors that come together so perfectly!
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, for the rice
- 1 pound shrimp, 31 to 35 large, peeled and deveined
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc
- 4 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh parsley, lightly packed, plus more for garnish
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Bring the rinsed rice, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 1/2 cups of cold water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover the pan tightly and reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer for 12 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand 10 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.1 cup long-grain white rice | 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Rinse and pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Remove and discard the tails or leave them on, as desired.1 pound shrimp
- Heat 4 tablespoons of butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat. When the butter stops foaming, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.4 tbsp unsalted butter | 4 large cloves garlic
- Add the shrimp and sauté over medium heat for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until the shrimp looks opaque and cooked through. If the shrimp doesn't fit in 1 layer, you can sauté it in 2 batches.
- Add the lemon juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Transfer the shrimp and juices to a serving bowl.3 tbsp lemon juice | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Add the white wine to the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Cook until the wine has reduced by half, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook, stirring, until your butter melts. Pour over the shrimp in the serving bowl and garnish with 3 tablespoons of parsley.2 tbsp unsalted butter | 1/4 cup dry white wine | 3 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- Spoon the rice into a separate serving bowl and garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley.1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 526IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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