Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp over Rice. This delightful recipe transforms a simple weeknight dinner into an exquisite meal. Plump shrimp are perfectly sautéed and enveloped in a luxuriously creamy garlic butter sauce, all served atop fluffy rice. With zesty lemon and savory Parmesan cheese enhancing the dish, it’s sure to become a favorite for family gatherings or intimate dinners. Quick to prepare and impressively presented, this dish combines comfort with gourmet flair, making it a must-try for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water or chicken broth, salt, and butter; bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sauté shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet; cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes on each side until pink; remove from skillet.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and simmer briefly.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; let thicken before returning shrimp to coat in sauce.
- Serve: Spoon creamy shrimp over warm rice; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 749mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 209mg