Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Bowls
Delicious zesty lemon garlic shrimp served over a bed of fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a fresh and healthy meal.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- (2 tbsp) olive oil
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1) lemon, zested and juiced
- (1/2 tsp) red pepper flakes
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- (1 tsp) salt
- (1 cup) jasmine rice
- (2 cups) vegetable broth
- (1) bell pepper, sliced
- (1) zucchini, sliced
- (1/2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
- (1/4 cups) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the (1 cup) jasmine rice and (2 cups) vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed.
- 2
While the rice is cooking, heat (2 tbsp) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the (4 cloves) minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the (1 lb) shrimp to the skillet. Season with (1/2 tsp) red pepper flakes, (1/2 tsp) black pepper, and (1 tsp) salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 4
Stir in the zest and juice of (1) lemon, then add the (1) sliced bell pepper, (1) sliced zucchini, and (1/2 cup) halved cherry tomatoes to the shrimp. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 5
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, then serve it in bowls topped with the lemon garlic shrimp and vegetables. Garnish with (1/4 cup) chopped fresh parsley.
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