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Skillet Shrimp with Rice and Peas
Nawaal Ahmed

Easy Skillet Shrimp with Rice and Peas (One-Pan Dinner)

Healthy One-Pan Shrimp with Crispy Rice and Vegetables
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers slightly
  2. Add garlic and turmeric, stirring until fragrant and aromatic
  3. Toss in diced bell peppers and cook until slightly softened with a glossy finish
  4. Stir in green peas and cook until vibrant and tender
  5. Add cooked rice and spread it evenly across the skillet for even heating
  6. Pour in broth and gently mix until the rice is warmed through
  7. Let the rice sit undisturbed for a few minutes to develop a lightly crispy bottom
  8. Arrange shrimp evenly over the rice and cover the skillet
  9. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque with a firm texture
  10. Gently stir everything together and sprinkle fresh parsley before serving

Notes

Protein: 24 g

Carbohydrates: 45 g

Fat: 12 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 4 g

Sodium: 480 mg