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Shrimp and Garlic Rice

Shrimp and Garlic Rice

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shrimp and garlic rice, garlic rice
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Dawn Yucuis

Ingredients

  • Rice-
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth I used low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Shrimp-
  • 1 pound peeled and cleaned shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • About 10 thin slices of onion
  • About 1/4 of a green pepper sliced thinly
  • About 1/4 of a red pepper sliced thinly
  • 1 to 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rice-
  • In a large pan add the butter and garlic. Cook for about a minute over medium heat. Add the rice and cook for 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally, so the rice does not burn.
  • Add the chicken broth and the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir once, turn down heat to medium-low to low and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Shrimp-
  • While the rice is cooking prepare the rice.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add the green pepper, red pepper, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stirring constantly cook the vegetables for about 7 to 10 minutes or until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink. Time will vary according to the size of the shrimp
  • To serve-
  • Place a serving of rice on a plate and pile the shrimp and vegetables on top of the rice.
  • If you prefer you can add more of the peppers and onions.