Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice

1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 garlic cloves, sliced

1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges and seeded

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish with a lid, combine rice, wine, oil, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper.

Cover, and microwave on high until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.

Stir in shrimp and lemon wedges; cover, and microwave 3 minutes more. Let stand, covered, until shrimp are opaque throughout, 2 minutes. Stir in parsley; serve immediately.