Description
This Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl combines succulent seared shrimp with a rich garlic butter cream sauce, served over fragrant herb rice. A quick and flavorful dish perfect for a satisfying dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Herb Rice
- 3 cups cooked herb rice (seasoned with parsley, dill, or basil)
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter to prepare the pan for searing the shrimp.
- Sear the shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer and season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear each side for 1-2 minutes until shrimp are golden and slightly charred, then remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make garlic butter sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining butter to the skillet, then add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cream and thicken sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir it into the garlic butter mixture. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Season the sauce: Stir in lemon juice and adjust salt seasoning as needed to balance flavors.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the seared shrimp to the skillet and coat them thoroughly with the creamy sauce. Simmer together for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Assemble the bowl: Serve the creamy garlic butter shrimp over a bed of cooked herb rice.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and optionally add an extra squeeze of lemon juice for brightness before serving.
Notes
- Use peeled and deveined shrimp for convenience and best texture.
- Herb rice can be pre-cooked or store-bought seasoned rice for quicker prep.
- Adjust smoked paprika and lemon juice quantities to your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Ensure shrimp is not overcooked to keep it tender and juicy.
- Fresh herbs in the rice add an aromatic touch that complements the creamy shrimp.
