One-Skillet Shrimp and Rice with Spinach and Artichokes

A hearty meal made in one skillet. Serve with a crusty bread. Great for an easy weeknight dinner, but special enough for holidays or dinner parties. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on each serving as desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 27 mins
• Total Time: 37 mins
• Calories: 370 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• ½ cup sliced green onion
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 2 cups artichoke hearts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, lemon zest, and lemon juice; saute until shrimp turn opaque, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Stir chicken broth, basmati rice, butter, and salt into the skillet. Reduce heat to low; simmer until rice absorbs broth, about 15 minutes. Add artichokes on top; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spread spinach and green onion over artichokes. Cook until spinach wilts, 3 to 5 minutes; fold into the rice mixture.