Description

Craving a quick dinner that’s creamy, comforting, and totally restaurant-worthy? This Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice hits all the right flavor notes with tender shrimp, rich garlic butter sauce, and fluffy herbed rice. It’s the perfect easy dinner for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you’re looking for new dinner ideas that don’t skimp on flavor. A go-to easy recipe for seafood lovers and a must-try if you need new food ideas for a fast yet elegant meal.

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp butter

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

2 cups cooked white rice

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix with parsley, a drizzle of olive oil or butter, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

3. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same pan, lower heat and add 1 tbsp butter. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted and sauce begins to thicken.

6. Return shrimp to the pan. Toss in sauce to coat evenly. Let it heat through for 1–2 minutes.

7. Spoon herbed rice into bowls. Top with creamy garlic butter shrimp.

8. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use room-temperature cream to avoid curdling when added to the hot pan.

Don’t overcrowd the skillet—shrimp should sear, not steam.

Fluff your rice with a fork and season it well for maximum flavor absorption.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 220mg

Keywords: shrimp recipe, garlic butter shrimp, easy dinner, seafood bowl, weeknight meal