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15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice

Easy 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice That Feels Like Home

Enjoy the comfort of homemade 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp and Garlic Butter
  • 1 pound Large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter delivers rich, creamy flavor
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic minced finely
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice adds a fresh contrast
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Cooked white rice leftover rice works wonderfully
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil to sauté the rice

Equipment

  • pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Melt the butter over medium-high heat, then add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and light golden brown.
  2. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until edges curl and flesh turns opaque pink.
  3. Pour in lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then gently toss shrimp until coated.
  4. Push shrimp to side, add olive oil, and cook rice for 2 minutes, stirring until slightly crisp and heated through.
  5. Gently fold shrimp back into rice, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and plate immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Drizzle extra lemon juice just before serving for added brightness. Leftover rice is optimal for this recipe.

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