Lemon Shrimp And Rice Recipes

LEMON SHRIMP AND RICE

Steps:

• cook rice with water until done and fluffs up nice on fork; add lemon peel, chopped herb (cilantro or parsley) salt and pepper.
• in another pan throw garlic, butter, sliced lemon, oregano, salt, pepper, red chili flakes.
• When butter is melted add shrimp and cook until pink.
• Serve rice and spoon shrimp and butter mix on top.
• Serve with a simple spinach salad and fresh french bread and voila!

LEMON SHRIMP WITH RICE

Steps:

• In a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish with a lid, combine rice, wine, oil, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper.
• Cover, and microwave on high until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.
• Stir in shrimp and lemon wedges; cover, and microwave 3 minutes more. Let stand, covered, until shrimp are opaque throughout, 2 minutes. Stir in parsley; serve immediately.

LEMONY SHRIMP OVER BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Combine the brown rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the butter and oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and lemon juice; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer. Stir in the shrimp and cook until the shrimp turns pink, stirring regularly, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle the parsley over the shrimp and cook another 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch to the liquid and stir until it thickens, about 1 minute more. Serve hot over the brown rice.

LEMON-ORANGE SHRIMP & RICE

Steps:

• Prepare rice mix according to package directions, simmering for 10-15 minutes or just until rice is tender. Remove from the pan., In the same skillet, cook and stir shrimp in oil over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; stir in orange marmalade and lemon zest. Add snap peas and rice; heat through, mixing gently to combine. Serve immediately.

ONE-PAN LEMON SHRIMP AND RICE WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in an ovenproof straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add squash, season with salt and pepper, and cook until beginning to soften, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add wine; cook, stirring, until mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice, 2 1/2 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and transfer to oven. Bake 25 minutes.
• Season shrimp and nestle into skillet. Cover, return to oven, and bake until shrimp are opaque and rice has absorbed liquid, 5 to 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. In a small bowl, whisk together pesto, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; drizzle over shrimp and rice. Serve with basil and lemon wedges.