Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Steamed Rice & Mixed Vegetables is a delightful dish that’s both quick and nutritious, perfect for any meal. This recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice and vibrant mixed vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. With its eye-catching colors and mouthwatering flavors, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, but it’s also versatile enough for lunch or dinner, making it a fantastic addition to your weeknight menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter for vegetables
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and a pinch of salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, steam the broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for about 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp. Toss with olive oil or butter and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant; add shrimp along with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly crispy.
- Serve by arranging fluffy rice on plates topped with garlic butter shrimp and steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Steaming
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg