Description
A delightful dish of creamy herb rice topped with succulent garlic butter shrimp, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, or chives), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Don’t let it brown!
- Cook shrimp: Toss the shrimp into the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cream and herbs: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring in the freshly chopped herbs. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Serve the garlic butter shrimp over a generous portion of the creamy herb rice and enjoy every spoonful!
Notes
This dish is versatile – consider pairing with a light salad or a chilled glass of white wine. Feel free to customize the herbs or add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Creamy Herb Rice, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Seafood Recipe