Description
A flavorful dish combining basmati rice, shrimp, and peas, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Green Peas
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients for a smoother cooking process.
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the Shrimp: Toss in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Incorporate the Peas: Stir in green peas for about a minute.
- Add the Rice: Stir in the rinsed rice and mix together.
- Pour in the Broth: Add broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff and Serve: Let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Notes
For a spicier version, consider adding red pepper flakes during the sauté. Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Basmati Rice, Shrimp Recipe, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Seafood, Easy Recipe, One Pot Meal