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Skillet Shrimp with Rice & Peas

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This Skillet Shrimp with Rice & Peas is a quick and flavorful one-pan dinner packed with juicy shrimp, tender rice, and sweet peas in a savory seasoned broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family dinners, this easy shrimp skillet recipe delivers comforting flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth or seafood broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Optional Add-Ins

  • Diced bell peppers
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Corn
  • Spinach
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the rice and stir for about 1 minute to lightly toast it.
  • Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until the rice is nearly tender.
  • Stir in the peas and continue cooking for 3–5 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet and gently combine everything together.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Frozen shrimp can be used; thaw and pat dry before cooking.Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.Add spinach or kale for extra greens and nutrition.Instant rice may be substituted with adjusted cooking liquid and time.For a spicy version, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

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