Easy Shrimp and Rice Recipes: Indulgent Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Fast
A quick and indulgent recipe for creamy garlic butter shrimp, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp is pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve shrimp over rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
- For added flavor, consider using seafood stock instead of water for cooking rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Easy Shrimp, Rice Recipes, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Quick Dinner