Grilled Shrimp with Boiled Rice & Sautéed Veggies
This Grilled Shrimp with Rice & Sautéed Veggies is a simple, balanced, and high-protein meal. Juicy Shrimp is lightly seasoned and grilled, then served with fluffy Rice and colorful sautéed vegetables.
Perfect for clean eating, meal prep, or a quick healthy dinner.
Time Required
Prep time: 10–15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: ~30 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
Shrimp
300–400 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Rice
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups water
Pinch of salt
Sautéed Veggies
1 cup broccoli
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 zucchini (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp soy sauce or salt
½ tsp garlic
Instructions
1. Cook Rice
Rinse rice and cook with water and salt.
Simmer for 12–15 minutes until fluffy.
2. Prepare Shrimp
Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Grill Shrimp
Grill or pan-sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
4. Sauté Veggies
Heat olive oil in a pan.
Add vegetables and sauté for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with soy sauce or salt and garlic.
5. Assemble Plate
Serve rice on the plate, top with grilled shrimp and sautéed veggies.
6. Serve
Add a squeeze of lemon or sprinkle herbs for extra flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it low-carb?
Swap rice with cauliflower rice.
Can I meal prep this?
Yes, it stores well for 3–4 days.
Can I add sauce?
Try:
garlic butter
teriyaki
chili sauce
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, just thaw and dry before cooking.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~400 kcal
Protein: ~30 g
Carbohydrates: ~40 g
Fiber: ~4 g
Fat: ~12 g
Sodium: ~350 mg