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Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice
A delicious and creamy shrimp dish served over flavorful rice, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dairy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- to taste Salt and pepper
Grains
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rice in broth according to package instructions.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cook until sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve shrimp over rice, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.