Description
This 15 Minute Shrimp and Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender shrimp sautéed with aromatic spices and cooked together with quick-cooking basmati rice. Enhanced with garlic, onion, and optional parmesan, it provides a satisfying dish that balances savory seafood and fragrant rice, perfect for a fast, wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Shrimp:
- 1 cup quick cooking basmati rice (or minute rice)
- 1 pound shrimp, deveined and shell off
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/4 cup onion, minced or chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tbsp oil of choice (such as olive oil or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Liquids and Garnish:
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup parmesan, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Rinse the quick cooking basmati rice thoroughly with water to remove excess starch. Soak the rice in plenty of water for 5-10 minutes, then drain completely.
- Sauté onions: Heat a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and minced onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onions become lightly golden and fragrant.
- Add garlic and shrimp: Stir in the minced garlic, raw shrimp, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Sauté everything together for about 1 minute, or until the shrimp starts to turn pink.
- Cook rice with shrimp: Add the drained rice and 1 3/4 cups of water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then immediately cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer and finish cooking: Let the mixture cook covered for 10-12 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the water. After 10 minutes, remove the lid and if any excess water remains, allow it to evaporate by simmering uncovered for a minute or two.
- Fluff and serve: Fluff the rice and shrimp gently with a fork. Drizzle with grated parmesan if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use quick cooking rice varieties for the best 15-minute cook time.
- You can substitute the oil with butter for a richer flavor.
- If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the paprika and cumin.
- Make sure to soak and drain the rice to achieve a fluffy texture.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a nice savory finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
