Description
Indulge in a savory Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl featuring succulent shrimp and creamy herb-infused rice that transforms any meal into a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine long-grain rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender and fluffy.
- While the rice cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook for about three to four minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp while cooking for added flavor.
- Stir in chopped fresh herbs into both the skillet with shrimp and the cooked rice.
- Serve generous portions of creamy herb rice topped with garlic butter shrimp, drizzling extra sauce from the skillet over each bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables for a different twist. Adjust lemon juice and add red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.