30-Minute Skillet Garlic Butter Shrimp & Rice
30-Minute Skillet Garlic Butter Shrimp & Rice is a delightful, quick meal that brings the flavors of a gourmet restaurant right to your kitchen. This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in rich garlic butter, served over fluffy jasmine rice that absorbs all the savory goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this recipe ensures that everyone at the table will be asking for seconds, all within just half an hour!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine with chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lower heat and mix in unsalted butter, letting it melt completely.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and stir in chopped parsley.
- Serve shrimp mixture over cooked rice, garnished with more parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for added nutrition. Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for different protein options. A splash of broth when reheating can keep leftovers moist.