Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

Overhead view of garlic shrimp and rice in a skillet with a large metal spoon.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

This shrimp and rice recipe is made with juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, tossed with fluffy rice, and finished with parmesan. It's a quick, tasty dish that's ready in 20 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: shrimp and rice, shrimp and rice recipe

Servings:

Author: Katerina | Diethood

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup Minute rice you can use dry rice, as well, just cook it according to the package directions
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic minced
12 to 16 ounces extra large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons skim milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus a little more for garnish
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

Instructions

Cook the rice. Prepare the rice according to the directions on the box.
Make the garlic butter. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic. Lower the heat if the garlic starts to brown too fast.
Add shrimp and rice. Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, or until they turn pink, stirring frequently. Add the prepared rice to the skillet; stir and mix until well combined.
Make it creamy. Add the parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, or until creamy and heated through.
Garnish and serve. Remove from heat. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, and serve.

Notes

Use fresh, good-quality shrimp for the best flavor. If possible, buy them already peeled and deveined to save time. If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw them properly before cooking.
Cooking the shrimp: Shrimp cook quickly, usually in just a few minutes. Overcooking can make them rubbery, so keep a close eye on them. They're done when they turn pink and opaque.
Making the garlic butter: Be careful not to burn the garlic when making the garlic butter. Burned garlic has a bitter taste that can overpower the dish.
You can add scallops or chunks of white fish to the dish for more variety.
If you prefer, you could serve the shrimp over quinoa, couscous, or even pasta instead of rice.
If you like heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper to the garlic butter.

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