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A close-up of a Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl, featuring plump shrimp over creamy rice, garnished with parsley and breadcrumbs.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl

This recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl is a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal perfect for busy home cooks. It brings a taste of culinary comfort into your kitchen, ideal for seafood lovers and families seeking a flavorful gluten-free option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Calories: 326

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Minute rice or dry rice, cooked according to package directions
For the Shrimp
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 12-16 ounces Extra large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 1/4 cup Shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons Skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Fresh ground black pepper
  • optional Shredded parmesan cheese for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare the rice according to the directions on the box.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Lower the heat if the garlic starts to brown too fast to avoid burning.
  3. Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, or until they turn pink, stirring frequently. Add the prepared rice to the skillet and stir until well combined.
  4. Add the parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes, or until creamy and heated through.
  5. Remove from heat. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 725mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 918IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them properly before cooking. Shrimp cook quickly; overcooking can make them rubbery. They are done when they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can create a bitter taste. You can add scallops or white fish for variety, or serve the shrimp over quinoa, couscous, or pasta instead of rice. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the garlic butter.

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