Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion. Enjoy the savory flavors of garlic and butter combined with succulent shrimp, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then add shrimp.
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in parsley.
- Serve garlic butter shrimp over cooked rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg