Description

This creamy garlic butter shrimp bowl combines tender shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce with fragrant herb rice. It's quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup jasmine rice

2 cups water or broth

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Zest of 1 lemon

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Set aside.
While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and golden brown.
Return shrimp to the skillet and toss in garlic butter. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
To serve, place herb rice in bowls and top with garlic butter shrimp. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

For extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes or add cayenne pepper to the garlic butter sauce.

For a vegetarian version, swap shrimp for sautéed mushrooms.

Use basmati rice or quinoa as alternative grains.

Add sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli for extra vegetables.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or skillet, adding a splash of broth or water.

Frozen shrimp can be used, just be sure to thaw them properly before cooking.

This dish is naturally gluten-free.

Rice can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge.

Fresh basil or oregano can replace thyme for a different flavor.

For a dairy-free version, use olive oil or a dairy-free butter alternative.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 170mg