Description
Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp and Rice is a vibrant dish that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal. This quick recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a luscious lemon-butter-garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. With its zesty flavors and elegant presentation, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the peeled shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until they turn pink. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, then add fresh parsley as a garnish.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and plate with the shrimp mixture on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg