Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice is a quick, easy, and delicious one-pan dish. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce and served over fluffy rice—perfect for a weeknight dinner with big flavor and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 cups cooked white or brown rice
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
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Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add to the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Make garlic butter: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t burn the garlic).
3️⃣ Combine: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
4️⃣ Serve over rice: Spoon garlic butter shrimp over warm rice. Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
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Serve with a side of steamed veggies or salad.
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Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
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Add a splash of white wine to the butter sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min