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

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 lbs. unpeeled large fresh shrimp
  • 1⁄4 cup green onions
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
  • 1⁄4 cup water
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1⁄2 tsp. salt
  • 1⁄8 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.