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Juicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowls
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying bowl of tender shrimp cooked in garlic butter, served over fluffy rice with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon touch.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 lb medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Dairy & Oils
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Garlic & Cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.75 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
Acid & Herbs
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Main
- 3 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 0.33 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill (chopped (optional))
- 0.5 tsp salt
Garnish & Serve
- extra parsley extra fresh parsley (for garnish)
- lemon wedges for serving lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in chopped parsley and dill.
- Serve the shrimp mixture over cooked rice, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.