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10-Minute Seafood & Rice Skillet

A Peruvian-inspired one-pan seafood rice with shrimp, mussels, and a cilantro-lime broth. Ready in 10 minutes—no long simmer required.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
28g
10-Minute Seafood & Rice Skillet
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add garlic and diced bell pepper; sauté 90 seconds until fragrant and pepper softens.

  3. Step 3

    Add shrimp and mussels, spreading them in a single layer; cook 2 minutes without stirring.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in broth and lime juice, then stir gently until mussels start to open, about 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add cooked rice and cilantro; toss until heated through and mussels are fully open, 90 seconds.

  6. Step 6

    Discard any unopened mussels. Season with salt and pepper; serve hot in bowls.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or larger
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • knife and cutting board

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