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Baked Lemon Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining fragrant jasmine rice with zesty lemon and succulent garlic butter shrimp, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Rice

  • 1.5 cups long-grain jasmine rice (uncooked)
  • 1 medium white onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped (more for garnish)
  • 2.5 cups vegetables or chicken broth
  • 1 medium lemon, sliced
  • 1 pound shrimp, deveined, peeled with tail on
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (180°C).
  • Cook the rice with broth and onion until tender, then stir in lemon juice and parsley.
  • In a skillet, melt butter with garlic, lemon juice, parsley, smoked paprika (if using), and olive oil. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink.
  • Combine cooked shrimp with rice, garnish with lemon slices and extra parsley, then bake for 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful baked lemon herb rice with garlic butter shrimp.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp with lemon and herbs before cooking.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: international
Keyword: Lemon, Rice, Seafood