Zesty Lemon Shrimp: A Mouthwatering Rice Delight!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1cupbrown rice

  • 1 ⅔cupswater

  • 3tablespoonsbutter

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • ½cupwhite wine

  • 2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

  • 1 ½poundsmedium shrimp – peeled and deveined

  • ¼cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • ½teaspooncornstarch

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  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. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories551
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
23g
29%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Cholesterol
282mg
94%
Sodium
322mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
15%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
39g
77%
Vitamin C
12mg
14%
Calcium
121mg
9%
Iron
5mg
30%
Potassium
504mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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