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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp over Rice

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp over Rice

Indulge in this Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp over Rice, a rich and flavorful meal that’s quick enough for a weeknight.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth for cooking rice
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons butter for sauce
  • 4 cloves freshly minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth for sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice juice of half a lemon
  • to taste smoky paprika adjust to spice preference
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • a pinch red pepper flakes optional
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of long-grain white rice, 2 cups of chicken broth, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  2. Season 1 pound of shrimp with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and sauté shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter and 4 cloves of garlic, sautéing until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  5. Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing in the sauce until heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve warm rice topped with the creamy shrimp and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfectly cooked shrimp should be pink and opaque, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

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