Ultimate Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice
Indulge in this comforting dish featuring succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and a rich creamy sauce served over fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special family gatherings.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Sauce Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter for the sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent butter from burning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced for aroma
- 1/2 cup heavy cream for a velvety sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan for added flavor
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to season
- to taste Salt to enhance flavor
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Rice Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice base for the dish
- 2 cups water for cooking rice
- 1 tsp butter or oil to prevent sticking
- to taste Salt for seasoning the rice
Instructions
Cooking the Shrimp
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once melted and bubbling, add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Season with salt and black pepper, then cook for 2–3 minutes per side until beautifully pink and tender.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic to the shrimp. Sauté until aromatic, just about a minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan, allowing it to simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss the cooked shrimp back in, making sure they are well-coated in the creamy mixture.
Cooking the Rice
- In a separate pot, bring the water, butter, and salt to a vigorous boil.
- Stir in the long-grain white rice, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is fluffy and has absorbed all the water.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains.
Serving
- To serve, scoop a generous portion of the fluffy rice onto a plate, and next to it, place a hearty serving of the creamy garlic shrimp.
- Spoon extra sauce over both for added flavor.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a dash of extra black pepper.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.