Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Beef, chicken & shrimp on a bed of white rice with sweet & spicy, butter garlic sauce
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Rice
Butter Garlic Sauce
Method
Preparing the Rice
- 1
Cooking the White Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of white rice, 4 cups of water, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Simmering the Rice
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Preparing the Shrimp
- 3
Marinating the Shrimp
In a bowl, mix the shrimp with 2 tbs of lemon juice, 4 tsp of minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 4
Cooking the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Making the Butter Garlic Sauce
- 5
- 6
Adding Flavor
Stir in 2 tbs of honey, 3 tbs of soy sauce, and 1 tsp of lemon zest. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. If desired, add 1 tbs of chili sauce for extra heat.
Combining and Serving
- 7
- 8