Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice
Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice is a quick and delightful weeknight dinner that combines succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce with fluffy, herb-infused rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the herb rice: Rinse rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice with chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy. Stir in chopped herbs before serving.
- Sauté the shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice; stir well. Allow it to simmer for another 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve: Spoon herb rice into bowls and top with creamy garlic butter shrimp. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in garlic butter before cooking. Substitute shrimp for chicken or tofu as desired for different protein options. Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers during the sautéing process for extra nutrition.