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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice: A Quick and Comforting One-Pan Meal

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice: The Best One-Pan Comfort

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice is a quick and comforting one-pan meal that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic sauce over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter or plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced fresh garlic
  • 1 cup Cream or Half-and-Half or try a blend of Greek yogurt and milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Fresh herbs (Parsley or Thyme)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice optional
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked rice options include jasmine, brown, or cauliflower rice

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

How to Make Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice
  1. Prep the Shrimp: Start by thawing frozen shrimp and patting them dry with a paper towel. Season them lightly with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika.
  2. Sauté the Shrimp: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter until bubbly. Add the shrimp, searing for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Build the Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower heat and add remaining butter. Once melted, add minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute. Stir in cream and parmesan, simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Return the Shrimp: Add shrimp back into the skillet, coating well in sauce. Heat through for another 1-2 minutes, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve: Scoop warm rice into bowls, ladle shrimp and sauce over top, finishing with parsley or lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider adding cherry tomatoes for a pop of color during the last minutes of cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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