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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A delicious and creamy shrimp dish served over rice, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Rice

  • 1 cup rice (white or brown)
  • 2 cups water or broth

Shrimp

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Butter

  • 3 tablespoons butter

Garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Heavy Cream

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Lemon Juice

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and Pepper

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Fresh Herbs

  • as needed Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish

Instructions 

  • Cook rice in water or broth until tender, keep covered.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
  • Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Serve shrimp and sauce over rice, garnish with herbs.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shrimp