Description
Quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp rice bowls feature succulent seafood seared in a rich garlic butter sauce served over fluffy jasmine or basmati rice. This easy 20-minute recipe combines umami, citrus zest, and herbs for a light yet satisfying main dish, ideal for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Large Shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-on or off)
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (high-quality grass-fed preferred)
6 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced finely)
2 cups White Rice (long-grain Jasmine or Basmati)
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
4 Lemon Wedges (for serving)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
Add 2 tbsp butter and sauté garlic for 30-45 seconds until fragrant
Add remaining 2 tbsp butter, stirring until melted and golden
Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque
Add a squeeze of lemon juice and zest to the shrimp
Remove from heat, fold in chopped parsley, and mix into cooked rice
Divide rice into bowls and top with the shrimp mixture
Serve with additional lemon wedges on the side
Notes
Tail-on shrimp can be flipped after first searing to char them gently
For extra richness, add a splash of non-alcoholic citrus zest
Rice can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for 3-4 days
Substitute parsley with fresh cilantro for a Southeast Asian twist
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 250mg