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Shrimp And Rice

Shrimp and Rice: A Quick Creamy Garlic Delight at Home

This creamy garlic shrimp and rice recipe is a quick, delicious way to enjoy a gourmet meal at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound deveined shrimp Fresh or frozen
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter Can substitute with olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Can use nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh is best
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes Optional
For the Rice
  • 2 cups rice Jasmine or Basmati
  • 3 cups broth Vegetable or chicken broth, optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Shrimp And Rice
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it starts to bubble softly.
  2. Add minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring constantly until golden.
  3. Add deveined shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink.
  4. Pour in lemon juice and add red pepper flakes to the skillet, stirring and allowing to bubble.
  5. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat in sauce, and heat through.
  6. Spoon the shrimp mixture over fluffy cooked rice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cooked shrimp and sauce separately from rice to maintain texture.

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