Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice
Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. This dish features tender shrimp enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce, served over warm rice for a satisfying dinner experience. With its simple ingredients and impressive flavors, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Garnished with fresh parsley or green onions, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- Fresh parsley or green onion for garnish
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the shrimp for about 2–3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat and add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream (or half-and-half) and parmesan cheese; let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss in the sauce for an additional 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over warm cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg