15-Minute Spicy Shrimp and Rice
This super simple 15-minute spicy shrimp and rice is one of the best last minute dinner recipes around! Bonus, it’s even gluten free!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed and patted dry if frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- Pinch ground chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, In a medium bowl, toss together the shrimp, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cayenne, salt and pepper; to coat evenly. Marinate for 10 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Add the marinated shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally for 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Add a tablespoon or two of water or stock to create a sauce.
- Serve shrimp over rice with the sauce, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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