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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice

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A rich, creamy garlic butter shrimp served over herb-infused rice. The shrimp are cooked in a silky garlic butter sauce, complemented by a fragrant herb rice base.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup long grain white rice

2 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)

1 tablespoon olive oil

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add rice and toast for 2 minutes.
  2. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  3. Stir in half of the chopped parsley and thyme into the cooked rice; fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  4. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Reduce heat to low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Add shrimp back into the skillet, toss to coat in sauce, and cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
  8. Remove from heat, drizzle lemon juice over shrimp, and garnish with the remaining parsley.
  9. Serve shrimp and creamy sauce over the herb rice bowls.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Swap parsley and thyme for basil or cilantro based on your preferences.
  • To make the recipe dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free Parmesan cheese.
  • Frozen shrimp can be used, just make sure to thaw and pat dry before cooking.

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