Bright Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice

Name: Bright Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown Rice; 3 tbsp Butter; 0.5 tsp Cornstarch; 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley; 2 whole Garlic; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1.5 lb Medium Shrimp; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1.67 cups Water; 0.5 cup White Wine

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Pescatarian 🐟

Bright Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice pairs tender, buttery shrimp with a tangy lemon and white wine pan sauce that lightly coats each bite. The nutty brown rice provides a hearty base, while fresh parsley adds a clean, herbal finish. Serve this vibrant seafood dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a light weekend meal.

Prep15 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Combine the brown rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
2

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.
3

Pour in the wine and lemon juice; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer.
4

Stir in the shrimp and cook, stirring regularly, until the shrimp turns pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
5

Sprinkle the parsley over the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes.
6

Add the cornstarch to the liquid and stir until it thickens, about 1 minute more.
7

Serve hot over the brown rice.