Description

Creamy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes, this Garlic Butter Shrimp Bowl with Creamy Herb Rice combines juicy garlic-seared shrimp with a velvety herb-studded rice base. It’s a comforting, one-bowl meal perfect for any day of the week—elegant enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights.

Ingredients

1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups cooked white rice

1 cup heavy cream

⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped chives

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the rice according to package instructions, if not already prepared. Keep it warm.

2. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir heavy cream into the warm rice along with Parmesan cheese, parsley, chives, salt, and black pepper. Cover and let sit while you cook the shrimp.

3. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using).

4. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.

6. Spoon creamy herb rice into serving bowls and top with garlic butter shrimp.

7. Drizzle remaining garlic butter from the pan over the shrimp.

8. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and more herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure to cook shrimp in a single layer so they sear instead of steam.

Warm rice helps the cream and cheese melt smoothly—avoid using cold rice straight from the fridge.

Don’t skip the lemon juice—it balances the richness and brings the dish to life.

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1½ cups
Calories: 520
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 240mg

Keywords: shrimp bowl, creamy herb rice, garlic butter, one-pan meal