Description
A restaurant-worthy dish made at home — this Creamy Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl combines juicy shrimp seared in aromatic garlic butter with silky, herb-infused rice. Perfect for a quick dinner, weekend treat, or even an impressive date night meal, it’s rich yet fresh, satisfying yet light. With its fresh herbs, creamy rice, and zesty lemon finish, this is a flavor-packed bowl you’ll want on repeat. (Keywords: quick dinner, easy seafood recipe, garlic butter shrimp, creamy rice, dinner ideas, food ideas)
Ingredients
500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Juice of 0.5 lemon
1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tbsp heavy cream (or coconut cream)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Salt, to taste
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, for garnish
Lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil, add rice, reduce heat, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until tender. Turn off heat and steam for 5 minutes.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-low. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, without burning.
3. Pat shrimp dry, season with paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Increase skillet heat to medium-high, add shrimp in a single layer, and cook 2–3 minutes per side. Squeeze lemon juice, toss, and remove from heat.
4. Fluff the rice, stir in butter, cream, parsley, cilantro, and chives. Season with salt to taste.
5. Assemble bowls with creamy herb rice, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and garnish with herbs and lemon wedges.
Notes
Use coconut cream and dairy-free butter for a lactose-free version.
Chop herbs right before adding them to preserve freshness.
Avoid overcooking shrimp for the best juicy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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