Description

This Skillet Shrimp with Rice & Peas is a quick and comforting one-pan meal made with tender shrimp, fluffy rice, and sweet green peas. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe delivers a balanced, flavorful dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup long-grain rice
1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1–2 teaspoons soy sauce or salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add rice and stir to coat in oil, toasting for 1–2 minutes.
Pour in broth and season with soy sauce (or salt), black pepper, and paprika if using. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
Add peas and stir lightly.
Place shrimp on top of the rice, cover, and cook for another 5–7 minutes until shrimp are pink and rice is tender.
Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes.
Fluff rice, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra nutrition.Swap peas with corn for a sweeter variation.Use brown rice for a healthier option (adjust cooking time and liquid).Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.