Shrimp Rice and Peas is a high protein and fiber meal all easily prepared in one skillet in about 35 minutes.
Why You’ll Love Shrimp Rice and Peas
One of my main goals with meal prep is to use the least amount of dishes so clean up is quicker. This Shrimp Rice and Peas meal is all made in one skillet. I also try to make my meals high in both protein and fiber. Shrimp is the main protein and carrots, peas, and brown rice provide fiber. Each serving has 29.5 grams protein and 7 grams fiber.
This recipe is inspired by shrimp fried rice. Coconut aminos and garlic add great flavor. You can always add in an egg if you want!
Ingredients
- Olive oil: healthy fat to coat the pan and cook shrimp.
- Shrimp: protein source that cooks in about 5 minutes!
- Black pepper & garlic powder: seasonings for shrimp.
- Lemon juice: flavor for shrimp.
- Garlic: flavor for rice and vegetables.
- Carrots: high fiber vegetable plus has vitamin C and vitamin A
- Rice: the carb source for energy. I used brown rice to get extra fiber.
- Coconut aminos: lower sodium alternative to soy sauce.
- Peas: high fiber and protein vegetable. Frozen peas and canned peas can be used.
- Green onion: a garnish that adds flavor.
How to Make Shrimp Rice and Peas
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, then turn and cook for another 2 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, minced garlic, and carrots to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice and cook for 1 minutes, Add water and coconut aminos. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until rice is cooked (if all water has absorbed, but brown rice isn’t fully cooked yet, stir in another ½ cup water). Stir in peas and cover for a few minutes until softened.
Add shrimp back and top with green onion.
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Shrimp Rice and Peas One Skillet Meal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds (24 oz) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail off
- ground black pepper
- garlic powder
- lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup dry brown rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 cups peas frozen or canned
- 2-3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer. Season with black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, then turn and cook for another 2 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, minced garlic, and carrots to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice and cook for 1 minutes, Add water and coconut aminos. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until rice is cooked (if all water has absorbed, but brown rice isn’t fully cooked yet, stir in another ½ cup water).
- Stir in peas and cover for a few minutes until softened. Add shrimp back and top with green onion.
