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Creamy garlic butter shrimp bowl served in a white dish with herbs

Garlic Butter Cream Shrimp Bowl

A quick and comforting shrimp bowl in a creamy garlic butter sauce served over rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup 1 cup rice (white or brown)
  • 2 cups 2 cups water or broth Use broth to boost flavor.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup heavy cream For a lighter version, reduce cream to 1/3 cup and add 2 tablespoons of broth.
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon lemon juice Add after removing from heat for fresh citrus notes.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine rice and 2 cups of water or broth in a pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then cover, reduce heat, and cook according to the package instructions.
  3. Keep covered and off the heat while you make the shrimp.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt fully without browning.
  2. Add the minced garlic. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant and just starting to soften.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking; the internal temperature should reach 145 degrees F.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Stir to combine and lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Let the sauce reduce for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Spoon the rice into bowls. Top with the shrimp and spoon plenty of the sauce over everything. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve hot with a simple side salad of mixed greens dressed with lemon and olive oil. For a flavor variation, try a sweeter glaze version with honey garlic shrimp.

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