Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Herb Rice
Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Herb Rice is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines plump, sautéed shrimp in rich garlic butter served over creamy rice infused with fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this quick recipe bursts with flavor and color, ensuring every bite is a celebration of taste. Experience comfort food at its finest in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from skillet; add remaining butter and chicken broth to the pan. Scrape any bits from the bottom for flavor.
- Stir in parsley, dill, and lemon juice; return shrimp to the skillet and mix well.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork, serve in bowls topped with garlic butter shrimp and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg