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Shrimp And Rice

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice You’ll Crave Every Night

This Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice recipe is a quick, one-pan dish that blends succulent shrimp with a rich sauce, making it a perfect option for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp.
  • salt Adjust to taste.
  • pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup rice Long-grain varieties like jasmine or basmati.
  • 2 cups chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Use butter for a richer taste.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Dairy-free margarine can be used.
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with coconut milk or half-and-half.
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice Or substitute with lime juice.
  • red pepper flakes Adjust to your spice preference.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cover for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender. Fluff and set aside.
  2. Season 1 pound of shrimp with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove from skillet.
  3. Lower heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet, and sauté 4 minced garlic cloves for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, scrape browned bits from the skillet, and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stir and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Stir in the juice of half a lemon and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat, heating for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve the creamy garlic butter shrimp over prepared rice, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is customizable with your favorite vegetables or herbs, and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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