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Easy Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

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

Notes

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