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Garlicky Shrimp Tomato Rice with Parsley

Fluffy tomato-red rice simmered with garlic, oregano and thyme, topped with tender shrimp and finished with bright lemon, zest and fresh parsley.

Garlicky Shrimp Tomato Rice with Parsley

Ingredients

  • 1 lb500 gShrimp
  • 1½ cups280 gLong-grain white rice, dryrinsed
  • 14 oz400 gDiced tomatoes, canned
  • 2 tbsp32 gTomato paste
  • 1¾ cups420 gLow-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium110 gYellow onionfinely chopped
  • 1 medium119 gRed bell pepperdiced
  • 5 cloves15 gGarlicminced
  • 2 tbsp27 gOlive oil
  • 1¼ tsp3 gPaprika (sweet or smoked)
  • 2 tsp2 gDried oregano
  • 1 tsp1 gDried thyme
  • 2½ tbsp40 gLemon juice
  • 2 tsp4 gLemon zest
  • ½ cup chopped30 gFresh parsleychopped
  • ¾ tsp4 gSalt
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper

Steps

  1. Prepare first: chop the onion, dice the bell pepper, mince the garlic, rinse the rice and chop the parsley.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry and toss with a quarter of the salt, the black pepper, the paprika and half of the lemon zest; set aside in the fridge.
  3. Heat two-thirds of the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 6 minutes until soft.
  4. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, oregano and thyme and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes to coat and toast lightly.
  6. Pour in the canned tomatoes, chicken broth and the remaining three-quarters of the salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Uncover, nestle the shrimp on top of the rice, drizzle with the remaining one-third of the olive oil, cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque and reach 145°F (63°C).
  8. Turn off the heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
  9. Drizzle with the lemon juice, sprinkle with the remaining half of the lemon zest and the parsley, fluff gently and serve.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy low-sodium chicken broth labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Shellfish. Some brands contain gluten.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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