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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice: Easy Recipe to Try!

A delicious and easy recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Add the jasmine rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
  4. While the rice is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  6. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  8. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the lemon juice, mixing well to coat the shrimp.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it among serving plates.
  11. Top each serving with the garlic butter shrimp and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the shrimp.
  • You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.

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