Name: One Pot Shrimp and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1½ cups jasmine rice; 5 tablespoons butter, divided and cut into ½-tablespoon pieces; ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1½ tablespoons minced garlic; 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; ⅓ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Description

A quick and flavorful one pot shrimp and rice dish that combines tender jasmine rice infused with garlic and chicken broth, topped with buttery lemon shrimp.

Ingredients

1½ cups jasmine rice
5 tablespoons butter, divided and cut into ½-tablespoon pieces
½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
1½ tablespoons minced garlic
2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅓ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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Instructions

Rinse the rice: Place jasmine rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water for about 1 minute, until the water runs nearly clear. Drain well and set aside.
Build the flavor base: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened.
Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds longer, just until fragrant.
Add liquids and rice: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon zest, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the rinsed rice and give it a quick stir.
Simmer the rice: Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for exactly 13 minutes without lifting the lid.
Add the shrimp: After 13 minutes, quickly add the shrimp to the rice in an even layer. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and dot with the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Cover immediately and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes longer, just until the shrimp are about halfway cooked.
Finish with residual heat: Remove the pot from heat completely. Toss in the parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Cover and let rest for a few minutes.
Serve: Fluff gently with a fork and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For best results, rinse your rice thoroughly to prevent stickiness. Allow the dish to rest before serving to let flavors meld and shrimp finish cooking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian