Garlic Shrimp with Rice

A large helping of garlic can be good when preparing a shrimp dish like this. Use as much or as little garlic as you desire.

Serves: 6Hands-on: 25 minutesTotal: 35 minutesDifficulty: Medium

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 lbs. unpeeled large fresh shrimp
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh dill weed
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice
  • 1 small lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  • In a large stockpot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add shrimp and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 4 minutes.
  • Drain shrimp well and rinse with cold water. Peel and de-vein shrimp.
  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic to skillet. Sauté until green onions are tender.
  • Add shrimp, white wine, water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until shrimp turns light pink, stirring occasionally. Note: Be careful not to overcook shrimp, as it will be rubbery. Stir in dill weed. Serve over rice with lime wedges.

Recipe Information

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 lbs. unpeeled large fresh shrimp
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh dill weed
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice
  • 1 small lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  • In a large stockpot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add shrimp and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 4 minutes.
  • Drain shrimp well and rinse with cold water. Peel and de-vein shrimp.
  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic to skillet. Sauté until green onions are tender.
  • Add shrimp, white wine, water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until shrimp turns light pink, stirring occasionally. Note: Be careful not to overcook shrimp, as it will be rubbery. Stir in dill weed. Serve over rice with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories270
Total Fat3g
Saturated Fat0.5g
Cholesterol225mg
Sodium420mg
Total Carbohydrate23g
Dietary Fiber1g
Sugars0g
Protein33g