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Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Herb Rice Recipe

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A flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, served over creamy herb-infused rice with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and dill for a comforting and elegant meal.

Ingredients

Shrimp and Garlic Butter

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Creamy Herb Rice

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp butter (2 tbsp for garlic butter + 1 tbsp for rice)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (1 tbsp for shrimp + small amount for rice)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Shrimp: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until they turn opaque and slightly golden. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  2. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower heat to medium and add 3 tbsp butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, then return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat them well in the garlic butter sauce. Remove skillet from heat.
  3. Cook Creamy Herb Rice: In a separate saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter with a small amount of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked rice and stir to combine. Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup chicken broth, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture simmer until slightly thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, chopped dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until cheese is melted and herbs are evenly distributed.
  4. Assemble the Bowl: Spoon the creamy herb rice into serving bowls. Top generously with the garlic butter shrimp. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce over the shrimp. Garnish with extra fresh parsley, dill, or lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best texture in creamy rice to avoid mushiness.
  • Peeling and deveining shrimp beforehand saves cooking time.
  • For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • If you prefer spicier shrimp, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
  • Fresh herbs really brighten up the dish; don’t substitute dried without adjusting quantities.
  • Leftover garlic butter sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days for drizzling on other meals.

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