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Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Rice

Close-up of Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Rice, featuring plump shrimp coated in garlic butter and herbs over white rice.
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A quick and flavorful recipe for shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over steamed white rice to create a satisfying meal bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions. Keep warm after cooking.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it reduce slightly, about 1 minute.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp completely in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 30 seconds to reheat.
  7. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  8. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top the rice evenly with the garlic butter shrimp and spoon any remaining sauce over the top.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use unsalted butter and add a splash of dry white wine instead of broth.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the shrimp; cook in batches if necessary to ensure they brown instead of steam.
  • You can add 1 cup of frozen peas or steamed broccoli florets to the bowl along with the rice for added vegetables.

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