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Garlic Shrimp with Rice and Salad

Juicy garlicky shrimp served over fluffy rice with a bright, crunchy cabbage salad. A quick and satisfying meal that comes together in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
450
Protein
35g
Garlic Shrimp with Rice and Salad
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add 1 lb shrimp in a single layer. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and squeeze 1 lemon wedge over the shrimp.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, toss 2 cups shredded purple cabbage with 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Add a squeeze of lemon if desired.

  4. 4

    Serve the garlic shrimp over 2 cups cooked rice with the cabbage salad on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley if you have it.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

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