Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice: Buttery & Flavorful Delight
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice: Buttery & Flavorful Delight, a dish that’s sure to elevate any dining experience. This recipe harmonizes plump shrimp enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce, served over fluffy rice that soaks up every delightful drop. Perfect for cozy weeknights or special gatherings, it transforms simple ingredients into a memorable meal that invites connection and joy around the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long-grain white or jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rinsed rice with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds). Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream and simmer for about five minutes until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet to warm through in the sauce for an additional two minutes.
- Serve the creamy shrimp mixture over fluffy rice, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg