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Garlic Shrimp and Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl {Gambas al Ajillo}

Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

For the Cilantro Lime Rice:

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • Salt to taste

For the Garlic Shrimp:

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • To make the rice, add rice and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is fluffy and tender, about 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a rice cooker to cook the rice.
  • Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro, and season with salt to taste just before serving.
  • Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cilantro lime rice.