Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice – Garlic Butter lends an amazing flavor to this speedy and incredibly delicious dish with Shrimp and Rice.
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Hi Hi!
Do you own a Thigh Master? How about a FlowBee? A ShamWow?!? Oh my Gosh, you have a ShamWow, don’t you?!
We had all three. Yeppers, we did. Those 1990s infomercials really struck a chord with my parents. Anything that was “$19.99 AND you get all these attachments for FREE!!!” was delivered to our door.
ASK me just how many times they used those items. I’ll tell you. ONE time.
The FlowBee was just a funny disaster. I mean, come on…cutting your hair with a crazy hose. That’s nuts.
The Thigh Master? Well, I just don’t know. A few months back, I found it in my parent’s garage still in its original box. No one even gave it a go. Money well spent…
Then there’s the ShamWow. According to my mom, she used it two times and she didn’t like it, saying that her Dollar Store sponges were “so much better!”
Moral of the story? Don’t watch TV past your bedtime and don’t be wasteful. That $60+ dollars they wasted could have gone toward a new Nintendo Game Boy or a new pair of Z. Cavaricci’s!
Also? Speaking of not being wasteful… Let’s not throw away the leftover shrimp from the weekend, and let’s use the rest of our Minute Rice from last week to make this, Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice!
Sometimes you just need an easy dinner. A dinner that will practically make itself while you paint your nails and help your lil’ ones with homework.
This garlic butter shrimp is one of my go-to recipes when I have zero time to think and absolutely no time to prepare. THIS is that. It takes just twenty minutes, if that, and there’s very little clean-up. Besides, garlic and butter. I mean, duh! Thank you beautiful flavors for making me love dang good food.
Make it, and eat it. Take comfort in the fact that we didn’t waste 1/3 of the shrimp that were part of our shrimp cocktail and almost 1/2 of the opened package of Minute Rice.
Sidenote: I am always afraid to leave rice in an opened box, no matter how small that opening is, because I think some bugs will make their way in there, lay their eggs and I’ll swallow them and I’ll die. Or not. But still. Ewwww!
ENJOY!
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WATCH HOW TO MAKE GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP AND RICE
- 1 cup dry rice (I use Minute Rice)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 bag (12-ounces) extra large, cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp
- 1/4- cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons skim milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- shredded parmesan cheese for garnish , optional
- Prepare rice according to the directions on the box.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add prepared rice to the skillet and mix until well combined.
- Add cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper; mix and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, or until creamy and heated through.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.
- Serve.
WW SmartPoints: 9
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Jess D says
Hi! My husband and I just made this recipe together for dinner tonight. It turned out amazing! I love shrimp. My husband is not a huge shrimp guy. He might eat it once or twice a year. He devoured this!!! He said the texture and flavor really made this dish enjoyable and I agree. We saved the recipe and will be making it again! Thank you!!
Jeri Martin says
I made this last night – all I can say is WOW. I will be using the rice part as a side for chicken or beef. Thank you
Carla says
Could you do this with raw shrimp??
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi!
Yep, absolutely. At the time this recipe was written, I had tons of readers writing in asking me what to do with their bags of cooked frozen shrimp, and that is how this recipe ended up on here. 😀 Even though it only takes 2 minutes to cook the shrimp, people seem to be afraid of the little grayish creatures. 🙂
Carla says
Thank you!!Im going to try this tomorrow !! I have frozen raw shrimp didnt wanna go buy more!! Do use the same cooking directions??
Katerina Petrovska says
Yep, just cook the shrimp until pink. 🙂
Carla says
Thanks so much !!Cant wait to try this today!!
Carla says
Thanks so much !!Cant wait to try this today!!
Chiamaka says
Hi. I love this recipe. I was just wondering if we have to use milk? Or if we could use almond milk instead?
Katerina Petrovska says
You can definitely use almond milk. The taste might be a bit different, almond-ish, but it should be just as delicious. 😀
Julie says
Seriously Delicious!! I made this tonight with basmati rice, it was a hit and will be adding it to my meal plan. Thank you!!
Lana gee says
Waaay too many ads! Must fight thru to get to simple recipe. No thanks!
Emma says
Just made this, SOOOOO YUMMMMYY!!! and easy too! Putting this in regular rotation for sure!
fabiola@notjustbaked says
I love this recipe, it’s best combo!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Looks wonderfully flavorful!
Elizabeth Kaufmann says
Can you tell me what the total carbs are for this dish? I’m diabetic and count carbs in regard to my insulin dosage.
D says
Can I use 2% milk for this recipe? If so how much
Katerina Petrovska says
Absolutely, and the same amount, 3 tablespoons.
Delilah says
for the garlic instead of the gloves can we use the powder and if so how much?
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi! I highly suggest using garlic, but if you have to use garlic powder, I would go with about 2 teaspoons. 1 garlic clove is about 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Elizabeth says
Thanks for the great recipe, I only used 2 TBLS of butter with a bit of olive oil..just to make it healthier. It would also be great with chicken.
Terri says
This was delicious! I used brown rice and added a little extra Parmesan cheese. Definitely a keeper.
Haley says
This was amazing, like a risotto! I had everything on hand, added fresh cilantro and some mozzarella in as well. Might double the next time!
Allison says
Are the nutrition facts for the whole dish or a certain serving size?
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Allison! I just corrected it – that’s for 1 serving size. The entire dish serves 4.
Ola says
This was delicious! I was looking for something quick to make for my husband, and this was amazing! All the ingredients he loves in one! Thank you!
Robin says
Hi, Katerina! I made it adding the following: steamed sushi rice and broccoli and spinach. It went down tastefully! Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Katerina Petrovska says
Delicious!! Love the addition of spinach! 🙂 Thank you, Robin!
Shey says
Hi, do you think I could make thisusing just a little grated parmesan instead of shredded? I’d like to use what I already have on hand. Thanks!
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Shey! You could, but the texture will be different as the shredded parmesan adds some creaminess to the entire dish.
Deniss says
Very good dish. Quick and easy. I did add some Cajun spice to it. Hubby really liked it.
Laura says
Delicious!! and very easy and quick. This is definitely going to be a go-to staple from now on. Thank you so much for sharing!
Jessica Stamps says
Hi, can I make this without the parmesean cheese?
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Jessica! You could, but it does add a great amount of flavor to the dish. Without the cheese, the dish won’t be the same.
Megan says
Could I use mozzarella cheese if I don’t have parmsean cheese?
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Megan!! I think the mozzarella might melt a bit sooner and lack flavor, but if that’s all you have, I’d still give it a try. 😀
BB says
Made this with my boyfriend it is so delicious!
gabby says
I made this tonight and my family ooved. I added asparagus and mushrooms as well. Def will be making this again.
Cheryl says
I just found your blog via Pinterest and will be making this recipe this week! By the way, I am so relieved to know that there’s someone else out there who freaks out about bugs getting into their food packages through the tiniest of openings. And of course they will lay eggs and we will eat them and die! LOL! Anyway, thanks for a great recipe!
Levine says
You’re so right! Butter and garlic are incredible together… they equal perfection. Add garlic and it’s even more perfection! Looks super tasty!
john says
This looks amazkng! I am soooo making it today! On the ingredient list you said 2 tbs fresh cilantro but in the instructions you said to garnish with fresh parsley. Could you specify which one we should use?
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi John!! I should have someone proofread my recipes before I hit the “live button” … SO sorry about that! What I meant to say is, if you like cilantro, use that, if not, use parsley. I myself can’t stand cilantro. 😀 Hope that helps! Have a great weekend!
BB says
Made this the other night and it was very delicious!! We only used 4 tablespoons of butter and it was perfect.
Kaelin Alumbaugh says
I’m not much of a shrimp fan, but do you suppose I could use chicken instead? Would I have to make any changes?
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Kaelin! You will have to cook the chicken a lot longer than you would cook shrimp. To make it quicker, chop up the chicken into cubes, cook it as per the directions for the shrimp, and once the chicken is cooked through, add the rice into the pan; add cheese, milk, parsley, salt, pepper and mix and stir for 2 minutes, or until creamy and everything is heated through. I hope that helps!
Kaelin Alumbaugh says
Thank you! I will definitely give this a go 🙂
redrose says
left over rotisserie chicken was awesome in this
Dawn says
I wish I could read this recipe but my page keeps scrolling on its own and changing due to SO MANY ADS. No more diethood.com for me 🙁
Katerina Petrovska says
I’m sorry Dawn! The reason that’s happening is because I’m trying to work in the background to fix those ads. It’s the ads that are glitchy. My apologies please. I will send you the recipe via email asap. Thank YOU!
Lisa says
I always get confused on the Parmesan cheese, you said shredded. So that means the cheese in the bag not the canister. Canister is called grated. I just want to buy the right ingredients.
Lisa says
I always get confused on the Parmesan cheese, you said shredded. So that means the cheese in the bag not the canister. Canister is called grated. I just want to buy the right ingredients. For the recipe Garlic shrimp and rice
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Lisa! I have the same problem! 🙂 But, yes, grated is in the canister and shredded is the one in the bags. 😀 Hope you like it!!
Kristi says
I made this for supper last night and it was really good! i had leftover rice from another supper so I used that. I used much more rice than what the recipe called for. (I have two big eaters with a teenage son and my husband, so I have to make things stretch.) I also used coconut oil instead of butter. I actually like using coconut oil with shrimp recipes, it gives the shrimp a different, coconutty taste. Very good recipe and I’ll be making this often! Thank you!
Katerina Petrovska says
Hi Kristi! This is one of my favorite dinners and I am so happy to know that you also enjoyed it! Thank you!!
Krystle says
Rice can be so boring and bland, but this looks full of flavor! Great weeknight dinner idea, but also gorgeous enough for entertaining.
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Haha good ol’ infomercials. I never get suckered into those things…My mother-in-law on the other hand. I think she keeps a whole storage facility completely dedicated to her infomercial buys.
She also is one not to waste any leftovers so I think she would agree that this garlic butter shrimp dish is a keeper.
Pinning. 😉
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
You had me at garlic butter! Love this quick and delish dinner!
Lora @cakeduchess says
I never heard of the ShamWow but the Thighmaster, yes! And infomercials can be so dangerous to some ppl I know…;) And so could this garlic butter shrimp rice. My goodness, yes!
Julia@Vikalinka says
I gotta admit ShamWow always intrigued me but I could never ever order anything off TV. I am just not quick enough to get off a couch and grab a phone. Not at that time of the day, not ever! Anywyay, love me some garlic butter shrimp, Kate. Yum!
Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen says
Z. Cavaricci’s! I totally had a pair of those! Although not a flowbee… Garlic and butter are the ultimate flavor combo- this definitely looks like a great weeknight meal!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
This is our type of meal – we love shrimp and the flavors look amazing!
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says
I feel like I could just pick up that spoon and dive right in. This sounds SO good – and the fact that there’s shrimp?! My weakness! Also, my mom could have been a spokesperson for the FlowBee. She convinced all her friends to buy it, too. I think she kept them in business for at least a few years.
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
This is one ridiculously awesome looking dish. I am definitely putting this in my dinner rotation!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I feel like when we are at our lake house during the summer, somehow infomicerals always end up on and we die laughing at them all! And this garlic butter skillet? Sign me up!
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
Hahaha, we had some crazy TV commercials like that here in Switzerland, and they were all US ones with really bad dubbing 🙂 My mom never bought anything though. I always secretly wished for a Thigh Master though 😀
Love this recipe! Garlic butter and shrimp? Sound perfect to me!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
This is gorgeous! We didn’t own any of those things but I remember those Shamwow commercials. We used to laugh at them! 🙂
Abigail says
Wow! I can seriously just eat this delicious dish on its own! Yum! Pinned.
Emily | Rainbow Delicious says
This skillet shrimp and rice looks divine and I’m not ordinarily into shrimp. My husband will be so happy when I make this because I don’t cook very much seafood in our house and he loves it. Thanks for the recipe, I haven’t tried one from your site that I haven’t loved!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I love Minute Rice! So much easier than the real deal. The perfect weeknight dinner! Pinned 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
So my mom totally had a thigh master! OMG this is so funny. But this dish right here is being made in my crib like for reals. I was totally sold on the garlic butta
fabiola@notjustbaked says
Perfect pan meal for sure!
Matt Robinson says
Perfect, easy weeknight dinner, love this Kate! And you always crack me up:)
Chastity says
Yum! I want to make this now:)