Bright Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bright Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 84 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 626.87 kcal High 31%
- Protein 44.69 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 56.21 g 20%
- Total Fat 22.68 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 7.43 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 433.44 mg High 144%
- Sodium 251.46 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 4.46 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 4.34 g --
- Added Sugars 4.13 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 185.41 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 144.73 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 18.67 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 20.57 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bright Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Butter, Cornstarch, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 626.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Butter, Cornstarch, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bright Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 626.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Bright Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice healthy?
- Bright Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Brown Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 626.87 calories and 44.69 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 251.46 mg (11% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.43 g (37% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.13 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Sulfites, Corn, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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