Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Bowl that combines succulent shrimp with flavorful garlic butter and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cook the jasmine rice in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Serve the garlic butter shrimp over the cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Feel free to substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Rice Bowl, Easy Dinner, Quick Meal