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close up image of lemon garlic shrimp and rice on a white plate topped with fresh herbs with two shrimp and a lemon wedge in the background
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4.80 from 5 votes

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice

This Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice is ready in less than 20 minutes for an easy meal that's family-friendly, full of flavor, and perfect for every occasion!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: dinner, Meals, seafood
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: dinner, gluten free, rice, seafood, shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain or jasmine rice cooked
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 small shallot chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions.
    2 cups long grain or jasmine rice
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a medium-sized baking dish combine the shrimp, shallot, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
    1 pound large shrimp, 1 small shallot, 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 lemon, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, Ground black pepper to taste, Red pepper flakes to taste
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the shrimp are fully cooked and opaque.
  • Add the cooked rice, and parsley to the baking dish with the shrimp. Stir to combine.
  • Garnish with more parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice and serve!
    1/4 cup fresh parsley

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Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1232mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg