Name: Ultimate Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl Recipe with Herb Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, patted dry; 1 tbsp olive oil; 5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed; 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley and dill or basil); 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Description

Crave-worthy, weeknight-easy, and dinner-party fancy—this Ultimate Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice serves buttery, garlicky shrimp in a velvety cream sauce over fluffy lemon-herb rice. It’s comforting yet bright, ready in about 35 minutes, and perfect for busy nights or relaxed weekends. Whether you’re hunting easy dinner ideas, quick weeknight meals, or versatile food ideas that work for meal prep, this bowl checks every box. It also fits anytime searches like quick breakfast (savory rice bowl lovers), healthy snack (scaled-down portion), breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, and an easy recipe that tastes restaurant-quality without the fuss.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, patted dry

1 tbsp olive oil

5 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

5 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed

2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley and dill or basil)

1/2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine rice, broth, butter, and lemon zest. Boil, then simmer 15 minutes; rest 5 minutes. Fluff, fold in herbs, season.

2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; pat dry again.

3. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter; sear shrimp 1–2 min per side. Transfer to a plate.

4. Add 2 tbsp butter; sauté garlic and red pepper flakes 30–45 sec.

5. Stir in cream; simmer 2–3 min. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth.

6. Off heat, whisk in remaining 2 tbsp butter, lemon juice, and zest.

7. Return shrimp and juices; toss to coat. Adjust seasoning.

8. Divide herb rice among 4 bowls; spoon shrimp and sauce over top.

9. Garnish with parsley and extra zest; serve immediately.

Notes

Finish with a knob of cold butter for extra gloss without more cream.

For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half for half the cream and reduce Parmesan to 1/4 cup.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 20
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 630
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 1260
Fat: 32
Saturated Fat: 18
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 52
Fiber: 1
Protein: 32
Cholesterol: 260

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