Description

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice is a quick and comforting dinner made with tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter cream sauce and served over fluffy rice. This easy 25-minute meal delivers restaurant-quality flavor perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups cooked rice
Fresh parsley or green onion for garnish

Instructions

Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink.
Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Add remaining butter and garlic to skillet and sauté until fragrant.
Pour in cream and stir gently.
Add parmesan and lemon juice and cook until sauce thickens.
Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat.
Spoon rice into bowls and top with creamy shrimp.
Garnish with parsley or green onion and serve.

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Use freshly grated parmesan for best sauce consistency.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 285
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 175mg

Keywords: creamy garlic butter shrimp, shrimp with rice, garlic shrimp dinner