Description
A quick and flavorful Shrimp and Rice Skillet recipe featuring sautéed zucchini, seasoned garlic, cherry tomatoes, and perfectly cooked shrimp all simmered in a savory tomato and chicken broth base. Ideal as a hearty and simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- fresh basil for garnish
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Heat and sauté: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally to soften the zucchini evenly.
- Add aromatics and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the tomato paste and cook everything together for 1-2 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Toast the rice: Add the white rice to the pan and toast it for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the rice with the seasoning and oil.
- Cook rice in broth: Pour in the chicken broth and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and cook for 10-12 minutes. Stir every 1-2 minutes to prevent the rice from sticking to the pan's bottom.
- Add tomatoes and shrimp: Add the halved cherry tomatoes and peeled, deveined shrimp to the skillet. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn opaque and the rice is tender.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving warm.
Notes
- Use medium or long grain white rice for best results with this recipe.
- If you prefer spicier, add more red pepper flakes to taste.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make it pescatarian-friendly.
- Fresh basil adds a lovely flavor and aroma but can be substituted with parsley if unavailable.
- Stirring regularly while cooking rice prevents burning and promotes even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
