Description
Satisfy your cravings for fast, flavorful meals with these halal-friendly 15-minute rice bowls. Succulent shrimp and aromatic garlic butter sauce coat fluffy rice in a single pan, finished with zesty lemon juice and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice (white or jasmine)
1/2 lb halal-certified shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup halal butter, melted
Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tbsp soy sauce (for extra umami)
Instructions
Heat cooked rice in a large skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
Stir in melted halal butter to create a rich garlic butter sauce
Season shrimp with salt and pepper
Add shrimp to the rice mixture and sauté for 4-5 minutes until pink and cooked through
Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley
Divide between two bowls and serve hot
Notes
Use pre-cooked rice or quick-cook varieties for time efficiency
Add steamed broccoli, peas, or carrots for extra nutrients
Substitute halal-certified butter if preferred
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days
Serve hot for best texture
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg