Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent experience of Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Bowls, a dish perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent shrimp cooked to perfection and enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, paired with fluffy herb-infused rice. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or looking for a comforting meal on a busy weeknight, this dish offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. With its vibrant presentation and quick preparation time, you’ll find yourself making these creamy shrimp bowls again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- Fresh dill (optional)
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice with parsley, dill, salt, and olive oil; fluff with a fork.
- Melt 2 Tbsp butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until opaque.
- Remove shrimp; lower heat and melt remaining butter in the skillet. Stir in heavy cream, scraping up browned bits; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; coat with the sauce and stir in remaining herbs and lemon juice.
- Serve over herb rice in bowls, garnished with extra herbs and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg