Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
A delightful dish combining garlic, butter, and shrimp served over fluffy jasmine rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp Peeled and deveined
- 1 cup jasmine rice Fragrant rice
- 2 cups chicken broth Enhances flavor
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Provides richness
- 4 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika Adds smokiness
- 1 teaspoon salt Essential for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper For warmth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Brightens the dish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
Prepare the shrimp by rinsing under cold water, patting dry, and seasoning with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Cook the jasmine rice in chicken broth, bringing to a boil, then simmering for 15 minutes.
Make the garlic butter sauce by melting butter in a skillet, adding minced garlic, and sautéing for 1 minute.
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Stir in lemon juice and cook for an additional minute before serving over rice.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Calories: 320kcalProtein: 24gSodium: 800mg
Keyword butter, garlic, rice, shrimp