Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Bowls That Wow You

A delightful blend of shrimp in a creamy garlic butter sauce over flavorful rice, perfect for quick dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound Medium-Sized Shrimp Peeled and deveined

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For the sauce base
4 cloves Garlic Finely minced
1 cup Heavy Cream For creaminess

For the Rice

1 cup Jasmine or Basmati Rice Fragrant rice varieties
¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped

For Cooking

1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice For brightness
to taste Salt and Pepper For flavor

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes, then add unsalted butter.
Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper, cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add another tablespoon of butter, then pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Return the shrimp to the skillet, add parsley, and stir gently.
Serve over herb-infused rice with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with chicken or tofu and served alongside salad or bread. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze separately for up to 2 months.

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