Description
A flavorful and easy one-pan Shrimp and Rice Skillet featuring sautéed zucchini, garlic, Italian seasoning, and juicy shrimp cooked to perfection in a rich tomato and chicken broth base, garnished with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- fresh basil for garnish
Seasoning
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Sauté Zucchini: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped zucchini and sauté for 3 minutes, tossing occasionally until slightly softened.
- Add Seasonings and Tomato Paste: Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to blend flavors.
- Toast Rice and Add Broth: Add the white rice and toast it in the pan for 1 minute. Then pour in the chicken broth and stir well to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, cover the pan, and cook for 12 minutes, stirring every 1-2 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Add Tomatoes and Shrimp: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and peeled, deveined shrimp. Continue cooking uncovered for 4 minutes until the shrimp turns opaque and the rice is tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use medium grain white rice for a fluffy texture.
- Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make it pescatarian-friendly.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Make sure to stir occasionally during rice cooking to prevent burning.
- Fresh shrimp works best, but frozen can be used after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
