Garlic-Paprika Shrimp with Steamed Broccoli and Brown Rice

Succulent shrimp seasoned with sweet paprika and garlic, served over nutty brown rice alongside fresh steamed broccoli florets.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 10 min
• Total: 20 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.96/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Fat
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• sauté
• healthy
• quick
• fresh
• smoky

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
• 1 pound broccoli (cut into bite-sized florets)
• 2 package brown rice (pre-cooked microwave pouches)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Place broccoli florets in a steamer basket set over 1 inch of boiling water in a medium saucepan. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
2. Pat the peeled shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and cooked through.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the hot shrimp.
5. Heat the brown rice pouches in the microwave for 90 seconds each per package instructions.
6. Plate each serving with a portion of warm brown rice, steamed broccoli, and the garlic-paprika shrimp.

Notes

Shrimp cooks very quickly, so keep an eye on the skillet to ensure they remain tender and succulent.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 323
• Protein: 26.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 41.6 g
• Fat: 5.5 g
• Fiber: 3.8 g
• Sodium: 318 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Sugar: 1.4 g
• Cholesterol: 160 mg