Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Herb Rice is the ultimate quick dinner idea that doesn’t skimp on comfort or flavor. Juicy garlic butter-coated shrimp are perfectly paired with rich, herby rice for a satisfying, easy recipe that feels like a gourmet meal. Whether you’re looking for fast food ideas or healthy seafood bowls, this recipe hits all the marks. A fantastic choice for quick weeknight dinners, easy lunches, or even casual dinner parties.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 cups cooked white or brown rice
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
1. Warm the cooked rice in a saucepan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until creamy and hot.
3. Add parsley and optional dill to the rice and reduce heat to low.
4. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika or chili flakes.
5. In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
6. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and lightly golden.
8. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp before removing from heat.
9. Spoon creamy rice into bowls, top with shrimp, and drizzle with remaining garlic butter sauce.
10. Garnish with extra parsley and a lemon wedge, if desired.
Notes
Dry the shrimp well before cooking for a perfect sear.
Use fresh garlic and real butter for best flavor.
Add lemon juice only after cooking the shrimp to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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