Description
A vibrant and aromatic meal featuring succulent tail-on shrimp seared in garlic butter, served over fragrant jasmine rice and topped with fresh herbs and lemon zest. Ideal for warm-weather dining.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail-on
4 cups cooked jasmine rice, warm or at room temperature
4 tbsp unsalted butter, high-quality grass-fed preferred
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
1 large fresh lemon, zested and juiced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley
2 tbsp fresh basil, chiffonade cut
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add butter and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Season with a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes (if using).
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp and stir.
Divide warm jasmine rice into four bowls.
Top each bowl with garlic butter shrimp.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and basil.
Add lemon zest and an additional drizzle of lemon juice, to taste.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are not overcooked to avoid rubbery texture.
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for optimal acidity.
Herbs should be added at the end to preserve their aroma and color.
Optional: Add steamed vegetables like cherry tomatoes or zucchini as a side addition or topping.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American-Mediterranean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 250mg