Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Bowls
Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Bowls are an exquisite meal that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter-cream sauce, served over fluffy herb rice. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or an elegant gathering. With fresh herbs and a hint of lemon, these bowls deliver a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. In just under 30 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with this gourmet meal that promises to be a hit at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ lb shrimp (peeled, 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 (finely chopped)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Combine cooked rice with parsley, dill, salt, and olive oil; fluff with a fork.
- In a skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter and olive oil over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook in the skillet until opaque.
- Build the cream sauce by adding remaining butter and heavy cream to the skillet; simmer until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the sauce; stir in remaining herbs and lemon juice.
- Serve over herb rice in bowls, drizzling extra sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg