Description
This Shrimp and Rice Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal combining sautéed zucchini, garlic, Italian seasoning, and juicy shrimp cooked with tender white rice and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with a fresh basil garnish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally to cook evenly.
- Add seasonings and tomato paste: Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toast rice: Add the white rice to the pan and toast it by stirring constantly for one minute to enhance flavor.
- Cook rice with broth: Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover the pan and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring every 1-2 minutes to prevent rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Add tomatoes and shrimp: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and shrimp. Continue cooking uncovered for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turns opaque and the rice is tender.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the pinch of red pepper flakes or add fresh chili slices.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce the salt content.
- Substitute shrimp with scallops or chicken for variation.
- Make sure to stir frequently while cooking rice to avoid burning on the skillet bottom.
- Fresh basil can be replaced with fresh parsley or cilantro depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
