Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice
Indulge in the Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice, a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, buttery garlic sauce and fragrant herb rice. This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds craving more. With its creamy texture and fresh herbs, this meal is not only satisfying but also customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables for an extra twist. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make culinary masterpiece!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rinsed rice and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- While rice cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork; stir in parsley and basil. Serve shrimp over herb rice with drizzled garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg