Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp

Baked Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors

This quick dinner recipe will elevate your weeknight dinner game with fresh flavors. Lemon Herb Rice paired with succulent Garlic Butter Shrimp combines the zingy brightness of lemon, the aromatic richness of garlic, and the savory goodness of shrimp, all served over fluffy jasmine rice infused with fragrant herbs.

Baked Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp

The Lemon Herb Rice is the perfect base for the tender and juicy Garlic Butter Shrimp. Each forkful delivers a harmonious blend of tangy lemon, savory garlic, and earthy herbs, all perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the shrimp. The rice, infused with the flavors of onion, garlic, and parsley, provides a comforting and aromatic backdrop to the star of the dish—the flavorful shrimp. Together, they create a symphony of tastes that will leave your taste buds singing with delight.

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 Butter Shrimp

• 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Garnish with Freshness: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the finished dish for a pop of color and an extra herbaceous flavor.

Conclusion

This Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp is full of delightful flavors. Its vibrant taste and easy preparation make it perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike.

I aim to give you easy, quick, nutritious recipes for your family that even the pickiest eater will like. Here are more recipes that you will like:

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