Easy Healthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp (Printable Version)

Succulent shrimp with lemon and garlic, paired with brown rice and fresh veggies for a quick, nourishing dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon

→ Rice and Vegetables

08 - 2 cups cooked brown rice
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
11 - 1 avocado, diced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

→ Garnish and Sauce

13 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
14 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, lemon zest, and half of the lemon juice. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and drizzle with remaining lemon juice.
03 - While shrimp cooks, divide cooked brown rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced avocado, and chopped fresh herbs.
04 - Arrange hot shrimp over the prepared bowls. Drizzle with Greek yogurt if desired and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but takes barely longer than ordering delivery.
  • The lemon and garlic combination is so bright and satisfying that you won't miss butter or cream.
  • You can have dinner ready before most people finish checking their work emails.
02 -
  • Shrimp cooks in moments, so have everything else ready before the pan gets hot—overcooking by even 30 seconds turns them rubbery and then there's no fixing it.
  • Patting the shrimp dry before seasoning makes a real difference in browning; moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
03 -
  • Buy shrimp that's already peeled and deveined if you can—it saves time and honestly tastes just as good as doing it yourself.
  • Toast your brown rice in a dry pan for a minute before cooking it to bring out a nuttier flavor that makes the whole bowl taste more intentional.
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