Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice
Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice is a delectable dish that combines tender shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce served over fragrant herb-infused rice. This meal is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. With its creamy texture and vibrant flavors, this recipe will elevate your dining experience to new heights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Herb Rice: Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rice, water, and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until all water is absorbed.
- 2. Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Add the Shrimp: Toss shrimp into the skillet; cook until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes per side).
- 4. Make It Creamy: Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; let bubble gently until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
- 5. Fluff Up That Rice: Once cooked, fluff the herb rice with a fork and mix in chopped parsley and dill.
- 6. Serve It Up: Spoon herb rice into bowls; top with creamy garlic butter shrimp mixture and drizzle any remaining sauce over.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg