One-Pan Shrimp And Rice

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Juicy lemony shrimp nestled in fluffy herby and cheesy jasmine rice is a great weeknight dinner option that's light yet filling—and all cooked in one-pan.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

This recipe is a bright meal with lots of acid, fluffy rice, and juicy shrimp—and it only uses one pan. “This could easily become one of my go-to weeknight dinners to make,” says recipe tester Renu Dhar. “The flavors are clean and simple.”

This dish is simple, so the quality of each ingredient matters. Clean, fresh shrimp—the freshest you can buy—will bring the best flavor.

While shrimp normally cooks in about 2 or 3 minutes, the shrimp is layered over rice and not in direct contact with the bottom of the pan. It will cook a little slower (only about 5 or 6 minutes), but the shrimp will come out all juicy and tender when the rice is done.

Washing your rice before you cook it removes excess starches, and using ingredients like fresh Parmesan cheese and basil leaves will help give the recipe a true taste. For extra ingredients or substitutions, add peas for a pop of color and a serving of vegetables, and serve shrimp and rice with items like garlic bread knots, and lemon Caesar salad.

“In the summer, this would be delicious with some chopped fresh tomatoes stirred in at the last minute,” says recipe tester Liz Mervosh. For another fun way to change up the dish, try a Thai-inspired twist and add cayenne, lemon grass, turmeric, and coconut milk instead of cheese.

Editorial Contributions by Keaton Larson

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup dry white wine

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed

  • 1 pound medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp

  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, plus small leaves for garnish

  • lemon wedges for serving

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    ingredients gathered to make one-pan shrimp and rice

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  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant and onions are lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in wine, and cook, stirring occasionally, until wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

    cooked onion and garlic, simmering in wine until reduced

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  3. Stir in chicken stock, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium, and stir in rice. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, undisturbed, until rice is just cooked through, 9 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp to rice in an even layer; drizzle with lemon juice, and dot with remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Cover and continue to cook over medium until shrimp and rice are cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.

    rice, shrimp and butter added to skillet

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  4. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and basil. Garnish with lemon wedges and basil leaves.

    parmesan cheese and basil stirred into the skillet

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

482 Calories
21g Fat
49g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 482
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 1520mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 102mg 113%
Calcium 243mg 19%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 647mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.