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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
This Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. Tender shrimp are coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce and served over fluffy rice.

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (A lean, protein-rich choice.)

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter, divided (Provides a rich flavor; can be replaced with olive oil for a dairy-free option.)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (Adds depth and richness.)

Base

  • 2 cups cooked rice (You can use white, brown, or even cauliflower rice.)

Seasoning

  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika

Cream

  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (For a lighter version, consider using Greek yogurt.)

Cheese

  • 0.333 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (Can replace with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.)

Optional

  • 1 tsp lemon juice ((optional))

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley or green onion, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Add lemon juice, if using.
  • Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Serve over rice and garnish with fresh parsley or green onion.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $18
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shrimp