Skillet Shrimp Rice Peas (Printable Recipe)
Enjoy shrimp, rice, and peas in a zesty, flavorful one-pan dish ready in minutes.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or avocado)
02 -
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
03 -
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
04 -
1 cup frozen green peas
05 -
1 tablespoon minced garlic
06 -
4 1/2 to 5 cups cooked brown rice (from 2 x 8.8 oz precooked packages)
07 -
3 tablespoons unsalted chicken stock
08 -
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
09 -
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 -
12 ounces medium shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined
11 -
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Optional Additions
12 -
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
13 -
6 ounces lean chorizo, diced
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turmeric and diced chorizo if using, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
02 -
Stir in bell pepper, minced garlic, and paprika if desired. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to release flavor.
03 -
Add cooked brown rice to the skillet and spread it evenly. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to allow the bottom to crisp. Reduce heat to medium, add chicken stock, salt, and black pepper, then spread the mixture evenly again and cook for 5 more minutes without stirring.
04 -
Add peas and cook for 2 minutes. Arrange shrimp on top of the rice mixture, cover the skillet, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
05 -
Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving. Serve immediately with optional steamed asparagus on the side.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Rinse frozen shrimp under cold water until fully thawed, then pat dry before cooking.
02 -
To avoid overcooked peas, add them just before adding shrimp during the final minutes of cooking.
03 -
For a smoky depth of flavor, include paprika or chorizo in the base of the dish.