Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice, a quick and satisfying one-pan meal perfect for any night of the week. This dish features tender shrimp enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce served over fluffy rice, delivering a delightful blend of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy schedules or cozy gatherings. Customize with your favorite rice or add vegetables for a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- Fresh parsley or green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink; remove from skillet.
- Lower the heat and add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, toss in the sauce, and cook for an additional minute until heated through.
- Serve over warm rice and garnish with parsley or green onion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg