Description
A delightful one-pan dish combining tender shrimp and fluffy rice in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the rice and stir to combine with the garlic butter.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Add the shrimp, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh shrimp and avoid overcooking. Use chicken broth for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg