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Showstopping Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack

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Experience the ultimate flavor stack! Succulent garlic butter shrimp atop fragrant rice. Your new favorite garlic butter shrimp and rice stack recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the shrimp
  • 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined Opt for fresh or frozen shrimp.
  • 60 g unsalted butter Can substitute for half olive oil.
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced Adds a rich garlic flavor.
  • 50 ml lemon juice Freshly squeezed recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped For garnish and flavor.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the rice
  • 200 g jasmine rice Can substitute with basmati or long-grain rice.
  • 400 ml water
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the rinsed rice and toast for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Cooking the Rice
  1. Pour in water, season with a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is cooked and fluffy.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in lemon juice and sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp. Toss well to coat.
Assembly
  1. Place a serving of rice on each plate and top with garlic butter shrimp. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top.
  2. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 560mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, gently warm in a skillet over low heat.