Description

This Shrimp & Rice recipe is a comforting one pan meal that combines tender shrimp, fluffy long grain rice, and rich buttery aromatics. The dish is gently layered with shallot, garlic, and citrus for a balanced flavor that feels both simple and satisfying. It is designed for everyday cooking while still delivering restaurant style taste and texture.

Ingredients

Unsalted butter for richness and smooth flavor

Finely chopped shallot for subtle sweetness

Fresh garlic cloves minced for aroma

Red pepper flakes for optional gentle heat

Kosher salt to season evenly

Freshly ground black pepper for depth

Long grain white rice such as jasmine or basmati rinsed well

White grape juice such as Welch’s White Grape Juice or Martinelli’s White Grape Juice

Chicken stock for savory body

Large shrimp peeled and deveined

Fresh lemon zest for brightness

Fresh lemon juice for balance

Chopped fresh parsley for a clean finish

Instructions

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until fully melted but not browned

Add the chopped shallot and cook gently until soft and translucent while stirring frequently

Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook briefly until fragrant

Season lightly with salt and black pepper to begin building flavor

Add the rinsed rice and stir continuously so the grains toast lightly in the butter

Pour in the white grape juice and allow it to simmer gently until slightly reduced

Add the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a steady boil

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan tightly with a lid

Allow the rice to cook undisturbed until mostly tender

Season the shrimp on both sides with salt and black pepper

Scatter the shrimp evenly over the surface of the rice

Cover again and continue cooking gently until the shrimp turn opaque and pink

Remove the pan from heat and let it rest covered for a few minutes

Fluff the rice carefully with a fork and fold the shrimp in lightly

Finish with lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh parsley

Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm

Notes

Rinsing the rice thoroughly helps achieve fluffy separate grains

Using a heavy bottom pan prevents uneven cooking and scorching

Keeping the lid on during cooking is essential for proper steaming

Shrimp cook quickly so adding them near the end prevents toughness

Fresh lemon zest adds aroma without overpowering the dish

This recipe works well with both fresh and properly thawed frozen shrimp

Leftovers can be reheated gently with a splash of stock to restore moisture

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American