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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Skillet

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Prepare a complete, flavorful meal of shrimp and rice cooked together in one skillet using a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe is fast and simple for weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and toast for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  7. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the shrimp in the sauce. Cook for 1 minute until the shrimp is heated through.
  9. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Serve immediately from the skillet.

Notes

  • For best results, use large shrimp that are uniform in size for even cooking.
  • If you prefer a less rich sauce, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
  • If you do not have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or water, but the flavor will be less deep.

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