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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Bowls

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Bowls
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These Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Bowls combine tender shrimp cooked in a rich, buttery garlic sauce served over fluffy rice. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering bold flavors and comforting textures in under 30 minutes. Versatile and customizable, it’s a healthy, protein-packed meal that will become a favorite for any dinner occasion.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Protein

  • 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Base

  • 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice (or brown rice, cauliflower rice)

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice: Start by cooking your chosen rice according to package instructions. While the rice simmers, you can prepare the shrimp and sauce, so everything finishes around the same time.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned, releasing that incredible garlicky aroma.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque, careful not to overcook to keep them tender.
  4. Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently, allowing the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice for a touch of brightness.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Fluff the cooked rice and divide it into bowls. Spoon the creamy garlic butter shrimp and sauce over the rice, then sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or chives for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook shrimp: Shrimp cook quickly, so keep an eye to avoid rubbery texture.
  • Use fresh garlic: Fresh minced garlic makes all the difference for intense, clean flavor.
  • Low and slow sauce simmer: Let the sauce gently simmer to thicken without burning the butter or cream.
  • Toast rice: For extra flavor, lightly toast the rice with a bit of butter before cooking.
  • Finish with acid: Lemon juice at the end lifts the entire dish and balances the richness.

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