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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp

A quick and indulgent dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is best for maximum flavor
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) For added spice
  • ½ cup chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice For brightness
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water or additional chicken broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter for the rice

Method
 

Cook the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine your rice, 2 cups of water or broth, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Bring it to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover it up and let it simmer for about 18–20 minutes until tender and all liquid is absorbed. Once done, remove from heat but keep it covered to let it steam.
Prepare Shrimp
  1. While the rice cooks, season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until they’re pink and opaque. Then, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. Lower the heat in the same skillet to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for about 2 minutes while scraping any bits stuck to the bottom.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly over the next 3–5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add lemon juice and optional red pepper flakes, then return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  2. Serve the creamy garlic butter shrimp over the warm rice, garnished with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp; they cook quickly and can become rubbery. This dish can be paired with a salad or garlic bread to soak up any leftover sauce.

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