Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice 🍚🦐
Introduction
Comforting, buttery, and bursting with garlicky flavor, this Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice is a weeknight favorite that feels gourmet. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in garlic butter and folded into a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce, then served over fluffy jasmine or basmati rice. It’s simple enough for a quick dinner yet impressive enough for guests. Every bite delivers a silky, flavorful combination that’s sure to satisfy seafood lovers and comfort food fans alike.
Ingredients
For the rice
- 1 cup (200 g) jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups (480 ml) water or broth
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp (14 g) butter (optional, for extra flavor)
For the shrimp
- 400 g (14 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (12 g)
- 3 tbsp (42 g) butter
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for gentle heat)
- Juice of ½ lemon
For the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce
- 1 tbsp (14 g) butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian herbs or chopped parsley
- 1 extra garlic clove, minced (3 g)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For garnish
- Chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Directions
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