Description
Craving something quick, flavorful, and satisfying? This Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Herb Rice is your new favorite go-to. Juicy shrimp are seared in aromatic garlic butter, served over creamy jasmine rice laced with herbs and chili. It’s a simple yet elevated dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, a healthy lunch prep, or a light but satisfying meal any time. Packed with protein, gluten-free friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes—it’s the perfect addition to your list of quick dinners, easy recipes, and balanced food ideas.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
½ lemon juiced
1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cream or coconut milk optional
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
1 small red chili finely chopped
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
Handful fresh cilantro or extra parsley
Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, water (or broth), butter, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat, steam for 5 more minutes, then fluff. Stir in cream (if using), chopped herbs, chili, and pepper.
2. In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon butter. Sear shrimp in batches 1–2 minutes per side until golden and opaque. Remove from pan.
4. In the same pan, reduce heat and melt remaining butter. Add any leftover marinade and cook for 1 minute. Return shrimp and toss to coat in garlic butter.
5. Scoop rice into bowls, top with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and herbs. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy warm.
Notes
Use both butter and olive oil to prevent burning and maximize flavor.
Don’t overcook the shrimp—just 1–2 minutes per side is perfect.
Stir fresh herbs in at the end to keep them vibrant and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, shrimp bowl, creamy rice, easy dinner, seafood bowl