Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish served over rice, perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for another 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve the shrimp mixture over a bed of cooked white rice, ensuring each serving is generously topped with the sautéed vegetables and sauce.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for variation.
- Make sure the shrimp are cooked thoroughly; they should be pink and opaque.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp, Rice, Quick Dinner, Seafood