Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s flavorful, satisfying, and elegant enough for guests? This Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Herb Rice is exactly what you need. Succulent shrimp are seared in a luscious garlic butter sauce, served with fluffy jasmine rice infused with herbs, and balanced with juicy cherry tomatoes. It’s the perfect blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients — an easy recipe that works for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or even meal prep. Whether you’re after healthy food ideas or want something fast and delicious, this bowl will never disappoint.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 small red chili, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt, to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh herbs for garnish
Lemon or lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil or butter. Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes. Add water or broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in parsley, cilantro, and chopped chili.
2. Pat shrimp dry and toss with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and opaque. Remove from pan.
4. Lower heat and add remaining butter. Sauté garlic for 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Return shrimp to pan and toss in the garlic butter. Add lemon juice if desired.
5. In a bowl, add a generous portion of rice, top with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Serve with citrus wedges on the side.
Notes
Use fresh herbs and add them at the end to maintain brightness.
Double the butter and garlic for extra sauce if desired.
Don’t overcook shrimp — they’re done when opaque and slightly curled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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