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Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice

Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice for a Cozy Dinner Delight

This Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Rice is a quick, indulgent dish that transforms an ordinary evening into something extraordinary.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Shrimp, medium to large, deveined, tail-off
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for searing
  • 1 tbsp Butter for flavor
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic fresh
  • 1 tbsp Flour optional, for thickness
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter option
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated freshly grated
  • ½ tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
  • ¼ cup Chopped Parsley for garnish
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Paprika
  • to taste Chili Flakes

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot for Rice

Method
 

Directions
  1. Rinse rice until water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
  3. Lower heat, add butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. If desired, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to thicken.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring consistently.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, add lemon juice and parsley, adjust seasoning.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet, toss gently, and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve over rice and garnish with extra parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use thawed shrimp; sauté garlic until fragrant to avoid bitterness. Adjust spice and cream thickness to your liking. For best results, reheat shrimp and sauce separately.

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