Description
Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines tender shrimp sautéed in aromatic garlic with fluffy rice and colorful vegetables. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this recipe promises a delightful culinary experience that will leave everyone craving more. With its ease of preparation and adaptability to various ingredients, you can enjoy this wholesome dish any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for about 18 minutes.
- While rice cooks, pat shrimp dry and heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in an even layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in bell peppers and green onions; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce and lime juice; add chili flakes if desired. Mix well and serve over rice garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 788mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 225mg