Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Bowls. This succulent shrimp dish combines tender, juicy shrimp enveloped in a rich garlic butter-cream sauce served atop fluffy herb-infused rice. Ideal for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings—this recipe is a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. With fresh ingredients like parsley, lemon, and dill, every bite bursts with flavor, making it an instant favorite for seafood lovers. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an effortless way to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- Fresh parsley and dill (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the herb rice by mixing cooked rice with parsley, dill, salt, and olive oil; fluff with a fork.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter with olive oil; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Remove shrimp from skillet; add remaining butter and cream, scraping the pan to build the sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Return shrimp to sauce; stir in remaining herbs and lemon juice.
- Serve by dividing herb rice into bowls topped with shrimp and sauce; garnish with more herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 220mg