Description
A simple and flavorful garlic butter shrimp served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add rice and a pinch of salt. Lower the heat and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Serve the shrimp over the cooked rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use shrimp with shells on.
- You can substitute rice with quinoa for a healthier option.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp and rice