Description
Indulge in the comforting allure of Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice—a dish that combines tender shrimp and a rich, velvety sauce over fluffy rice. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings, this recipe promises to deliver not just a meal but an experience that warms your heart. The aromatic blend of garlic and butter creates a symphony of flavors that complements the succulent shrimp beautifully. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, each bite is a reminder of the joy that cooking can bring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- 300 g cooked white rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring gently. Add Parmesan cheese and let simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Return shrimp to the skillet; toss to coat evenly in sauce.
- Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg