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Easy Garlic Shrimp and Rice Recipe

This 20-minute garlic shrimp and rice recipe features juicy shrimp in a buttery parmesan sauce. A quick and easy dinner for busy nights!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 326
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Minute rice you can use dry rice, as well, just cook it according to the package directions
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 to 16 ounces extra large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus a little more for garnish
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. Prepare the rice according to the package instructions.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly browned, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
  3. Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes or until pink, stirring frequently. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix until well combined.
  4. Add the parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is creamy and heated through.
  5. Remove from heat. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 725mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • Use fresh, good-quality shrimp for the best flavor. If possible, buy them already peeled and deveined to save time. If you’re using frozen shrimp, thaw them properly before cooking.
  • Cooking the shrimp: Shrimp cook quickly, usually in just a few minutes. Overcooking can make them rubbery, so keep a close eye on them. They’re done when they turn pink and opaque.
  • Making the garlic butter: Be careful not to burn the garlic when making the garlic butter. Burned garlic has a bitter taste that can overpower the dish.
  • You can add scallops or chunks of white fish to the dish for more variety.
  • If you prefer, you could serve the shrimp over quinoa, couscous, or even pasta instead of rice.
  • If you like heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper to the garlic butter.