Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures with succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, served over smooth, creamy rice.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp – 1 lb (peeled and deveined)
- Garlic – 4 cloves (minced)
- Butter – 4 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley and basil) – 1/4 cup (chopped)
- Jasmine rice – 1 cup
- Heavy cream – 1/2 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Water – 2 cups (for cooking rice)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the jasmine rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream, chopped fresh herbs, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant but not browned. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the fresh shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Drizzle the lemon juice over the shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
- Fluff the cooked jasmine rice with a fork and stir in the creamy herb sauce until well combined.
- In a serving bowl, place a generous mound of the creamy herb rice. Top with the garlic butter shrimp, ensuring to drizzle some of the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp for extra flavor.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, warm the dish in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat.
- If freezing, separate the shrimp and rice to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Creamy Rice, Shrimp Bowl, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal