Description
One-Pan Salsa Verde Shrimp & Rice is a flavorful skillet meal that combines tender shrimp, fluffy long grain rice, and tangy salsa verde in one pan. This recipe is designed for busy weeknights, offering bold taste with minimal cleanup. Fresh aromatics, warm spices, and a bright citrus finish create a balanced dish that feels comforting yet fresh and vibrant.
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
Small yellow onion finely chopped
Poblano pepper seeds removed and diced
Fresh garlic cloves minced
Long grain white rice rinsed
Low sodium vegetable broth
Salsa verde with clean simple ingredients
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Raw shrimp cleaned and tails removed
Ground cumin
Fresh cilantro chopped
Fresh lime juice plus extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering
2. Add chopped onion and poblano pepper and cook while stirring until softened and fragrant
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until aromatic
4. Add rice to the skillet and stir to coat grains lightly with oil
5. Pour in vegetable broth and salsa verde and season with salt and black pepper
6. Bring mixture to a gentle boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cover the skillet
7. Cook while stirring occasionally until rice is mostly tender with a slight bite
8. Season shrimp with cumin salt and black pepper in a separate bowl
9. Nestle shrimp into the rice mixture evenly
10. Cover skillet and continue cooking until shrimp turn pink and rice is fully tender
11. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the dish
12. Drizzle fresh lime juice on top and adjust seasoning as needed
13. Serve directly from the skillet with extra lime wedges
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor
Frozen shrimp can be used if fully thawed and patted dry
Choose a salsa verde that is not overly salty to keep flavors balanced
Keep heat at a steady simmer to avoid scorching the rice
Stir gently once shrimp are added to prevent breaking them
Long grain white rice provides the best fluffy texture for this recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American