Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Baked Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic
This quick dinner recipe will elevate your weeknight dinner game with fresh flavors. Lemon Herb Rice paired with succulent Garlic
Baked Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp
The Lemon Herb Rice is the perfect base for the tender and juicy Garlic
Ingredients
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Lemon Herb Rice
- Jasmine rice
- onion, peeled and chopped
- Unsalted butter, softened
- garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
- lemon juice
- parsley, a bit more to garnish
- vegetable or chicken broth
- lemon
Garlic
- shrimp, deveined, peeled with tail on
- sea salt
- Ground black pepper
- unsalted butter
- minced garlic
- lemon juice
- chopped parsley
- smoked paprika, optional
- olive oil
Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Cooking Tips
Let’s dive into the culinary adventure of preparing and savoring this delightful dish.
- Preparation is Key: Ensure all your ingredients are prepped and ready before you start cooking. This includes chopping the onion, parsley, and garlic and deveining and peeling the shrimp.
- Infuse Flavor: Don’t rush through the steps of sautéing the onion and garlic for the rice. Allowing them to soften and release their aromas will enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
- Perfectly Cooked Shrimp: Be mindful not to overcook the shrimp, which can become rubbery. Cook them until they turn pink and opaque, taking only a few minutes on each side.
- Garnish with Freshness: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the finished dish for a pop of color and an extra herbaceous flavor.
Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp FAQ
Q: Can I use a different type of rice for this dish?
A: While jasmine rice works beautifully with this recipe, you can experiment with other varieties like basmati or long-grain white rice. Just adjust the cooking time and liquid ratio accordingly.
Q: Can I use frozen shrimp instead of fresh?
A: Yes, you can substitute frozen shrimp for fresh. Thaw them thoroughly before cooking and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Q: Is smoked paprika necessary for the shrimp?
A: Smoked paprika adds a subtle smokiness to the dish, but it’s optional. Feel free to omit it if you prefer a milder flavor profile.
Conclusion
This Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic
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Baked Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
Lemon Herb Rice
- 1 and ½ cups (11.11 oz | 315 g) jasmine rice uncooked
- 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 4 medium garlic cloves crushed and peeled
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup parsley chopped + more to garnish
- 2 and ½ cups (21.13 fluid oz | 625 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium lemon sliced
Garlic Butter Shrimp
- 1 pound (453 g) shrimp deveined, peeled with tail on
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375 F | 180 C.
Lemon Herb Rice:
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, add rice and onion.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, lemon juice and parsley with a fork then add onto the rice.
- Pour the broth and slowly stir all together. Add sliced lemon on top. Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and fluff with a fork. Allow to rest for 2 minutes.
Garlic Butter Shrimp:
- Make sure the shrimp is well drained.
- Add all ingredients in a bowl, toss and cover with a plastic. Marinade for 30 minutes. Before rice is ready, heat a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Sear shrimp on both sides for 1-2 minutes until pink.
- Top the baked rice. Garnish with more parsley.
- Serve immediately.
