Description
This creamy garlic butter shrimp and rice dish is a delightful blend of succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines indulgence and simplicity for a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large, deveined shrimp
- 1 cup long-grain white rice or jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3–4 cloves of minced garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Start by rinsing 1 cup of rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the rice, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered.
- In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Once melted, add 3-4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, reduce the heat to low.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add it to the skillet with the shrimp.
- Stir gently to combine and let it heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in a handful of chopped fresh parsley for a burst of flavor and color.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Plate the creamy garlic butter shrimp and rice mixture and enjoy your delicious meal!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Feel free to add in some veggies like peas or bell peppers for added nutrition. For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of sour cream at the end.