Description
This Shrimp and Rice Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring sautéed zucchini, aromatic garlic, Italian seasoning, and tender shrimp simmered with cherry tomatoes in a savory chicken broth. It combines the heartiness of rice with the freshness of vegetables and seafood, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- fresh basil for garnish
Seasonings and Staples
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Heat and sauté zucchini: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally until slightly tender.
- Add aromatics and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to blend flavors and avoid burning the tomato paste.
- Toast rice: Add the white rice to the pan and toast it by stirring for one minute, which enhances its flavor.
- Add liquid and cook rice: Pour in the chicken broth and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Stir every 1-2 minutes to prevent the rice from sticking to the pan’s bottom.
- Add shrimp and tomatoes: Incorporate the halved cherry tomatoes and peeled, deveined shrimp into the skillet. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn opaque and the rice is tender.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes to taste.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- If you prefer, use brown rice but increase cooking time accordingly and add more broth.
- Shrimp can be omitted or replaced with other proteins like chicken or tofu for variation.
- To save time, prepare the garlic and zucchini ahead of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
