Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice: A Must-Try Delight!
A rich and creamy garlic butter shrimp dish served over fluffy basmati rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 7 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 cup cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups water or broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Simmer rice with water or broth, salt, and olive oil for 15 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes, then fluff.
- Cook shrimp in butter and olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side with garlic and chili flakes. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter, add garlic, then stir in cream and parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to skillet and toss in sauce. Serve over rice and top with parsley.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale for a healthy twist.
- Use coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Squeeze fresh lemon before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg