Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice is a quick and delicious meal featuring tender shrimp seared in butter and tossed in a rich garlic cream sauce with parmesan. Served over warm rice and garnished with fresh parsley or green onions, it’s a perfect dinner option that combines savory, creamy, and zesty flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/3 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
- Fresh parsley or green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: In a bowl, season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, black pepper, and paprika ensuring an even coat of spices on all shrimp.
- Sear the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet along with the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese along with the optional lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer gently until it slightly thickens, stirring occasionally to combine flavors thoroughly.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them in the creamy garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to heat the shrimp through and meld flavors.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy garlic butter shrimp over warm cooked rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions, and serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Use shrimp that is peeled and deveined for ease and best texture.
- Adjust seasoning and garlic amount based on preference for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be less rich.
- Any type of cooked rice works well, including white, brown, or cauliflower rice for lower carbs.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
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