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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice - Garlic Butter lends an amazing flavor to this speedy and incredibly delicious meal with Shrimp and Rice. Get the recipe on diethood.com

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

Katerina | Diethood
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice is prepared with juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce and mixed with fluffy, perfectly cooked rice.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

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
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the rice according to the directions on the box.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add the parmesan 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 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 6 ounces | Calories: 326 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 157 mg | Sodium: 725 mg | Potassium: 155 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 918 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 153 mg | Iron: 2 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: garlic butter, rice recipes, shrimp and rice, shrimp recipes