Favourite Shrimp & Rice
Shrimp and rice: garlicky shrimp sauteed with onion, Italian herbs and white wine, finished with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and spooned over buttery rice. A fast, comforting weeknight seafood dinner.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
25 minREADY
40 minThis is a fuss-free shrimp dinner that comes together in the time it takes to cook a pot of rice. Sweet sauteed onion and garlic, plump shrimp, a splash of white wine, and a finish of buttery breadcrumbs make it simple comfort food on a weeknight.
The one thing to get right is the shrimp. They cook in just a couple of minutes, turning from gray to pink, and that’s your cue to stop. Overcook them even slightly and they tighten into rubber, so keep them moving in the pan and pull them the moment they’re opaque.
Soften the onion and garlic gently without browning for a mellow, sweet base, then the wine and Italian seasoning bring brightness and herby warmth. A handful of breadcrumbs stirred in soaks up the savory pan juices and adds a little texture.
Spoon it all over rice that’s been tossed with butter, and dinner is served.
Kitchen Tips
- Watch the shrimp closely and pull them off the heat the instant they turn pink and opaque. A minute too long makes them tough.
- Soften the onion and garlic without letting them brown, for a sweet, mellow base rather than a sharp or bitter one.
- Toss the cooked rice with butter while it’s hot so it melts in and coats every grain.
Variations
- Add a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of red pepper flakes to brighten and spice it up.
- Stir in peas, spinach or diced tomato for extra color and vegetables.
- Use a dry white wine you’d actually drink; its flavor carries right through the dish.
Ingredients
Directions
Boil water for rice meanwhile remove tails from shrimp if needed. Add rice to water and cook as directed on package.
In skillet add 1 tablespoon of the oil and heat, add the onion and cook until tender but not browned, add garlice cloves and cook until soft but not browned, add shrimp and cook until pink(don’t overcook} turning constantly add seasonings and wine cook through add remaining oil if needed.
When rice is done add butter to rice when shrimp is done add the bread crumbs and mix. You may add more of anything if needed, pour shrimp mixture over rice when done.
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