Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice
Indulge in Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice—a rich dish full of flavors that’s perfect for any occasion! Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 300 g large shrimp or prawns, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 150 ml heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 30 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 150 g cooked basmati or jasmine rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Let simmer on low heat for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, chili flakes (if using), and add lemon juice. Warm through for about 1 minute.
- Serve over fluffy rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg