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Delicious Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl Recipe with Herb Rice

Delicious Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl Recipe with Herb Rice

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This Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice is the perfect balance of indulgent and wholesome. Juicy shrimp are seared to perfection, coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, and served over fluffy herb-infused rice. With fresh cherry tomatoes on the side, every bite delivers creamy, buttery comfort alongside light, refreshing flavors. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, an easy recipe for weeknights, or a meal that feels restaurant-worthy, this dish is a versatile choice. Packed with flavor and ready in under 40 minutes, it’s an ideal option for dinner ideas, food ideas, or even meal prep inspiration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or cilantro), chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook rice according to package directions, then stir in fresh herbs. Keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden. Remove from skillet.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until sauce slightly thickens.
  • Return shrimp to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter sauce.
  • Assemble bowls with rice at the base, shrimp on top, and cherry tomatoes on the side. Garnish with extra herbs.

Notes

For extra richness, add a splash of white wine when cooking the garlic before adding the cream. Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried herbs can work in a pinch.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Easy dinner, garlic butter shrimp, quick meals, seafood recipes, shrimp recipe
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