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Creamy Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl

Creamy Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl Bliss

Elevate your weeknight dinners with Creamy Herb Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl—a dish that balances elegance with simplicity and is ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large peeled shrimp Use fresh or frozen
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
For the Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice Highly recommended for aroma
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing shrimp
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter Use a combination of salted and unsalted for depth
  • 3 cloves garlic Fresh minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
For Freshness
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Alternative: dill

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • fork

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook 1 cup of jasmine rice according to package instructions, typically combining rice with 2 cups of water and simmering for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter and then 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté until golden.
  3. Add 1 pound of shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and chili flakes; sear for 1–2 minutes until pink and remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter and whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan until smooth.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup of chopped parsley into the sauce, season to taste, and let infuse for another minute.
  6. Assemble by placing rice in bowls, pouring sauce over it, and adding shrimp on top; garnish with extra herbs.
  7. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh shrimp and be mindful not to burn the garlic when sautéing. Garnish with additional herbs for a beautiful presentation.

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