Simple Lemon Garlic Shrimp With White Rice Recipe

Lemon-garlic shrimp is a simple dinner to make on a weekday, but it looks impressive enough to serve guests. The recipe calls for just a handful of ingredients and about a half an hour of cooking time. For an easier prep time, buy shrimp that's already been peeled and deveined. You can buy it fresh that way, or use frozen shrimp, which can be easily and quickly defrosted in cold water while the rice is cooking. Either way, the recipe can still be executed on a weeknight. The most important thing, however, is that shrimp cooks so quickly that you can't set it and forget it. When the largest shrimp begins to turn pink and curls up into a c shape, it's done. Shrimp will continue to cook because of residual heat, and it only takes a minute or two to go from perfectly cooked to overcooked shrimp. Instead of rice, serve the shrimp over hot pasta, quinoa, or alongside sauteed vegetables. It's also great served with mashed cauliflower or spiralized zucchini. Serve the dish with a simple green salad, along with a cold glass of white wine or sparkling water.